Dr. Mahlon Douglas Cannon, M.D.

Dr. Mahlon D. Cannon, M.D., 71, of Mechanicsville passed away on January 13, 2015. He was the son of the late John and Flavellia Cannon and preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Cannon and sisters, Peggy Cannon and Margie Cannon. Dr. Cannon is survived by his son, Ron Cannon; daughters, Mia Cannon Brown and Brinley Cannon; grandchildren, Cameron Brown, Kamara Cannon, Brielle Brown, and Alexa Brown; sisters, Katrina Cannon, Saundra Taylor and Margaret Peters; brother, Randy Cannon as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Dr. Cannon was currently a Biology professor at Virginia State University, J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, and Virginia Commonwealth University. He practiced as an Obstetrician Gynecologist for over 25 years in California and Virginia. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, an avid fisherman who loved being on the water, and enjoyed frequent travels. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home- Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005, where a funeral service will be conducted on January 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, National Kidney Foundation, or Donate Life America in his honor, in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be registered to the family at www.nelsenashland.com.