Jim served his Country in The United States Army. He was united in marriage on December 23, 1966 to Midge Mason at Christ the King Catholic Church in Dallas, Texas. Jim graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958. Prior to his graduation in 1957 the Highland Park High School Football team, where Jim played center position, won the State Championship. He furthered his education and attended The University of Colorado, and graduated from Austin College. Jim taught and coached at Sherman, McKinney, and Clear Creek High Schools. After his teaching career, he became involved in Estate Management.
Jim is survived by his wife, Midge of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Ward (Kate) Gannon of Flower Mound, Texas and William J. Gannon of East Texas; one daughter, Nancy Gannon of Addison, Texas; and two grandsons, James and Jason Gannon of Flower Mound, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Bill Gannon.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 25, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice.
