Richard Cannon

Family-Placed Death Notice

Mr. Richard C. Cannon born on February 17, 1916 in Clayton County died on January 10, 2007. He is a World War II Army Veteran, who fought in four campaigns in Africa and Europe under the leadership of General Eisenhower, Bradley and Patton. Mr. Cannon was a fireman for the city of Atlanta for 38 years and upon retirement served for 25 years as a crossing guard at Laurel Ridge Elementary School until he was 86 years old. His devoted wife Helen passed in 1996. He is survived by his only son and best friend Johnny; his loving sister Betty and niece Betty Ann, who reside in Asheville, NC; and he is also survived by his precious only grandchild, Lindsey. Mr. Cannon wishes to thank all his in-laws, nephews, nieces, and other family members/friends for their love to him and Johnny. He was a long-time member of Druid Hills United Methodist Church and the Woreco Sunday School class. Graveside services will be held at Floral Hills Memory Gardens at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16th with the Rev. Rex Kaney officiating. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Georgia Southern University Foundation, Attn: Helen T. Cannon Nursing Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 8053, Statesboro, GA 30460. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at A. S. Turner & Sons.