Carl E. Cannon, age 91, of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Carl was born June 6, 1930 to the late R.A "Joe" Cannon Sr and Sarah Ethel Cannon in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Tech High School in 1948. Carl was in the Tennessee Air National Guard for 42 years and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. While enlisted he held positions as Crew Chief ( P-51, RB-26, F-80,F-84) and Flight Engineer (C-97, C-124 and C-130). Upon retirement he had 15,375 Flight hours. In his spare time Carl enjoyed Fishing, Hunting, Cheering on the University of Memphis, and telling guard stories.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Georgia Marie Waldran Cannon.
He is survived his two sons, Jack Cannon of Bartlett and Chris Cannon (Vicki) of Bartlett and one daughter, Sarah Williams (Todd) also of Bartlett, Tennessee. Four grandchildren, Seth Cannon (Sarah), Casey Irvan (Ben), Michael Cannon (Emilee) and Molly Williams. Four great grandchildren; Everett Cannon, Peter Irvan, Freddy Cannon and Sammy Cannon, his brothers; Bob Cannon Jr. (Karen) and Lee Cannon (Debbie)
A visitation for Carl will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. The funeral service will be Friday, October 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Memory of Carl may be offered to New Hope Christian Church (3300 Kirby Whitten Road Bartlett, TN 38134) or Evangel Church ( 262 N. Perkins Memphis, TN 38117)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Cannon family.
