Robert Gibson Cannon

Robert Gibson Cannon obituary, Waycross, GA

Robert Gibson Cannon

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Robert Cannon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Music Funeral Home - Waycross on Feb. 23, 2026.
Mr. Robert Gibson Cannon, 64, died Sunday (February 22, 2026) at Hospice House Satilla following a long illness.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross and he was the son of the late Samuel M. Cannon and Martha Gibson Cannon. He was a career farmer with Strickland Farms.

Survivors include 1 son, Josh Cannon (Jenna) of Lexington, Ky; 2 sisters, Brenda Cannon Ardoyno of Waycross, GA and Sharon Cannon Anderson of Tifton, GA; 2 brothers, Samuel M. Cannon, III and Wilton DeLoach (Sherry) both of Waycross GA and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 6:00 P.M.Thursday (February 20, 2026) at Music Funeral Home Chapel. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Thursday beginning at 5:00 P.M. Memorialization will be by cremation.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

26

Visitation

5:00 p.m.

Music Funeral Home

1503 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501

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Feb

26

Service

6:00 p.m.

Music Funeral Home

1503 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501

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Music Funeral Home - Waycross

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