Curtis James Cannon

Curtis Cannon (James) was born March 6, 1950 in Marvel Arkansas to Jake and Fyrmlee Cannon. The family moved to Austin Texas when he was 13 years old. He was preceded in death by both parents (Jake & Fyrmlee Cannon), one brother Clyde, and two sisters Norma Jean and Delois.

James entered his eternal rest on Thursday, July 13th, 2023.

He attended Austin Public Schools and graduated from the old LC Anderson High School. James served in the United States Army.

James had a very unique/original personality. He was truly an adventurous person and embraced & lived life the way he wanted. He was an avid Stephanie Mills & Cool Moe Dee fan (How Ya Like Me Now) as well as Western movies and a loyal LA Lakers fan. He had multiple jobs over his lifetime from working for the University of Texas Austin to Loss Prevention for several large grocery store chains in California to his last job at Visual Innovations here in Austin where he retired from several years ago. He seemed to always have a handyman project underway and was willing to help neighbors and others whether it was by loaning out his tools, sharing his knowledge or pitching in to assist. He had great work ethic and passed this trait on to his sons.

In 1975 he married Patricia Thomas and to this union three sons were born – Jerell, James, and Jonothan.

He leaves to cherish his memory sons Jerell Cannon (Carmen), James Cannon & Jonothan Cannon. Two grandchildren James and Julianna.

Sisters: Estella Cannon, Jerrie Billingsley, Shirley Cannon, Amanda Cannon all of Austin, Texas; Doris Scaife and Gloria Lloyd of Virginia, and Brenda Cannon of California.

Brothers: Thomas Cannon (Jesse), Roy Cannon, Calvin Cannon, and Rory Dalvin Cannon.

And a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends.

There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate James’ life 10:00 am Saturday, July 22, 2023 in the Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Cannon family.