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THEN AND NOW
Bobby James Cannon, Sr., 71, affectionately known as "Bay", "Nap" and "The B.O.B.", passed away peacefully on January 20, 2019.
He was born on a beautiful March 12th to his parents Lemuel Cannon, Sr. and Annie Beatrice Cannon in Atmore, Alabama. Having moved to Akron at a very young age, he attended Akron Public Schools and began working at Ford Motor Corp. at the age of 18 until he retired.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and two granddaughters. He is survived by his children, Bobby, Michelle, Michael and Alan Cannon; his sisters, Willa Lanier, Ollie Hill; brother, Lem (Jesse Mae) Cannon, Jr. and brother-in-law, Charles Malone; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren. along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Homegoing service will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Rhoden Memorial Home Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment, Glendale Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 916 Kelly Ave., Akron, OH 44306.
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Rhoden Memorial Home
February 8, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Tracy Lanier
February 7, 2019
I love you Uncle Bob. I'll always remember all the great times. Thank you for always being more than a great uncle. I love you. My heart will be broken forever.
Mary Walker-Simmons
February 7, 2019
My Heartfelt Condolences to the Cannon family. R.I.H. Brother in Law.
TE
February 7, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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