Gilbert E. Cannon

Gilbert E. Cannon

Gilbert Cannon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 1, 2006.
MAUCKPORT CANNON, GILBERT E., 65, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2005, at his home. He was born October 10, 1940, in Mauckport to the late Sam and Melrose Timberlake Cannon. Gilbert was a retired farmer and Washington Township democrat precinct committeeman. Surviving are his wife, the former Sharon Kay Binkley; son, LeRoy Cannon, Mauckport; daughter, Shelly Cannon, Clear Water, FL; grandson, Barry Nix (Kate), Mauckpot; great-grandson, Gabriel Nix, Mauckport; and sister, Maxine Cunningham (John), Corydon, IN. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Hwy. 64 NW, Ramsey, IN, with burial in New Amsterdam Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to New Amsterdam Fellowship Hall Fund.

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