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1950
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2014
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Rex Cannon Obituary
Ridgeland
Billy Rex Cannon, 63, died Tuesday, February 4, 2013 at River Oaks Crossgates Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Trace Ridge Baptist Church in Ridgeland with burial following in Jessamine Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Rex was born November 29, 1950, in Jackson, the son of Bill and Marcella Cannon. A graduate of Madison Ridgeland High School, he served from 1970-1976 in the Mississippi National Guard. Rex was also the former owner of Skipper's Dive and Ski Shop in Jackson. As a certified master scuba instructor, he led many international diving excursions. He dedicated his professional career to Entergy working 41 years, before retiring as a Senior Transmission Dispatcher. Rex had a thirst for knowledge and an adventurous spirit that led to having a passion for history and enjoyed many hobbies, including: traveling, fishing, bowling, parachuting, playing paint ball and riding his Harley. Rex was a devoted father, he gave his children the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in them. Survivors include: daughter, Christie Cannon of St. Louis, MO; son, Robert Cannon of Pearl; son, Mica Cannon of Flowood; grandchildren, Tyler and Brice Henson; parents, Bill and Marcella Cannon of Ridgeland; sister, Betty Bassett and husband Bobby of Ridgeland; sister, Jan Stringer and husband Jimmy of Ridgeland and numerous nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213.
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Memories and Condolences
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Thomas Brand
September 27, 2014
I hadn't heard that Rex had passed. He was a friend of mine from way back. I think I bought the last thing that Skipper's sold. I was looking at my scuba card this week with Rex's name on it as the instructor, and thought I'd look him up. I never expected him to be gone so young.
Narelle Dimond
February 8, 2014
Rex as I knew him. He could fly a plane, had a Harley and a Segway. He loved Australia and was a Mississippi man through and through. He was one of the most intelligent men I have ever known and was a true gentleman. He had a sense of humour and loved to tell stories, he was kind and very loyal. He loved fishing, diving and being lazy. We talked often despite the distance between us and he was a true friend, I spent a lot of my holidays on road trips with him that I will remember for the rest of my life. He loved tomatoes, family, watching TV, history and was a mindfield of information, he did not shoot animals or hunt and respected my views on both, I will truly miss someone who was at times inspirational and a good soul. My heart, My love, My life
RIP Rex Cannon
February 7, 2014
Marcella, my thoughts and prayers are with you, you know I lost Quanah and
you will make it through this too. I
can remember little Rex,. God will be
with you every step of your way, love
you, Voncile Higbie. I lost my precious husband a year and a half ago.
Chris and Erin Quinn
February 7, 2014
Mica, your dad was a great man who will be missed by all who knew him. As you all remember and celebrate your father, we pray our heavenly father's loving arms surround you with peace and a comfort as only His love can.
February 7, 2014
We are never prepared for a death of a loved one it is the hardest things we can go though so please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more for this has been promised to us. With my deepest condolences for your loss.
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