He was born in Herrin the 28th of June, 1924 to Burnice (Morris) Cannon and William I. Cannon. He worked at Mezo Pontiac of North Park until 1961 when it closed and he moved his family to California.
He was married at the First Baptist Church of Herrin on February 4, 1950 to the former Barbara Foster and they spent 61 years together.
He was a life member of Herrin Prairie Lodge 693 and of the Hemet Elks #1740.
He leaves behind his wife, Barbara Cannon, 3 children, Cheryl Rojas of Hemet, Ca., Gary Cannon and John Cannon of San Diego, Ca., 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
He also leaves behind cousins Jim Scarlett and Brenda Kay Finke of Herrin, cousin Joyce Ann Griffin of Johnston City, and step-brother Bob Harris of Herrin.
In lieu of flowers, donate to Hemet Hospice, 890 W. Palm Avenue, Suite B, Hemet, Ca. 92543.
Graveside services will be Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Ca.
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