Eddie was born December 5, 1953, in Lena, Mississippi, a son of the late Edward Ervin Cannon and Betty Jo Pigg Cannon. He was a graduate of Pearl High School.
For many years Eddie coached softball for the City of Pearl Tournament League. Eddie loved coaching and many young lives were influenced by his example of leadership and integrity.
A true outdoorsman, Eddie was an avid fisherman, and also enjoyed hunting.
Eddie’s favorite times were spent with his family. He adored his children and grandchildren, and they considered him the “perfect dad and grandpa”. Memories of their times together and his love for family will be his treasured legacy.
He is survived by daughters, Ashley Stephens and husband Brad, and Jennifer Duval and husband Jack; brother, Lynn Cannon and wife Kim; grandchildren, Braddox Stephens and Kadie Marie Harvey; niece, Brook Burt; nephew, Grant Cannon; and many special friends.
Visitation will be 12:00-2:00pm, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Celebration of Life services will follow at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel with interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
