Bobby Ray Cannon

Bobby Ray Cannon left his family behind to join the Lord and his wife of 62 years, Shirley in Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He will be so welcomed into Heaven by his brother, Jackie, mother, Ivey and father, Leslie.

He was born Friday, April 21, 1933 in Sumner County (New Deal, TN); his career as a Sheet Metal Mechanic began early on in his life and continued until time of retirement. He was a proud member of Sheet Metal Local #177. When he retired, his life revolved around fishing, gardening and helping his family and neighbors. He enjoyed working monthly at the Nashville Flea Market until his health failed him.

Bobby was surrounded and loved by two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra (Buddy) Mullins; Pamela (Neal) Ford; three grandchildren, Jason (Amy) Ford, Brandon (Stephanie) Mullins; Brittany (Dustin) Beck. He was also blessed enough to have five great-grandchildren, Tatem and Talen Flener; Judah and Anna Ford; Deacon Mullins. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Bobby was an inspiration to all that he met with his cheery attitude toward life. He was a constant source of love, laughter, support and encouragement to all he encountered.

The family would like to thank Maybelle Carter, Vanco Manor Staff, Creekside Health and all his friends there for the wonderful care, friendship, love and support.

A celebration of life will be conducted 12:00 Saturday, January 24, 2015 in the chapel of Forest Lawn with burial following in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends will gather to remember Bobby at a visitation Friday, January 23, 2015 from 2:00 until 8:00.