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James Cannon Obituary
Nashville - James Carl Cannon was born on January 17, 1948 and passed away on November 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents John Robert and Mary Auston Cannon, and his sister-in-law Carol Ann Cannon.
Carl is survived by his wife Carla Eads Cannon and children John Auston and Elizabeth Grace Cannon. He is also survived by his brothers John (Andrea), Tom, Pat (Sandy) and Chris (Paula), niece Jennifer (Jonathan) Wheeler, and nephews Brandon and Ryan Cannon.
Carl was born in Fairfield, AL. The Cannon family moved to Philadelphia and later to Nashville. He went to Christ the King through eighth grade, graduated from Father Ryan in 1966, and attended Georgia Tech. Carl obtained his Master Electrician's license and worked as an electrical contractor throughout his career, mainly in the healthcare construction industry.
He was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Donelson, TN. Carl was very proud of his children who were educated in and graduated from the Catholic school system at St. Bernard's, Father Ryan and St. Cecilia.
Carl loved the game of golf. He enjoyed playing at Hillwood as a teenager and finally at Old Hickory Country Club. He was passionate about music and enjoyed collecting albums. He also had an extensive arrowhead collection.
Visitation and memorial service will be at Hibbett and Hailey Funeral Home in Donelson. Visitation hours are 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, December 1st, and 9:30am to 11: 00am on Saturday, December 2. The memorial service will follow at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203 tributes at hibbettfh.com
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Roger Morton
December 7, 2017
RIP-Mr. Carl Cannon. A friend has passed.
Nancy Russell
December 5, 2017
So sorry for the Cannon family loss. Losing Carl was an Adgent family loss also. He was like a brother to all of us. Good heart and soul. Rest in Peace Carl. You will be missed by all of us. Nancy Adgent Russell
Jim Bates
November 30, 2017
Our thoughts are prayers are with Carla and Carl's family. Carl will be greatly missed. Love to all, Jim and Irene Bates
November 30, 2017
Rest in Peace My Friend--I have Very Fond Memories of our Year at Christ The King ,Our Four years at Father Ryan, and of course Our Golden Grad Reunion--I knew Your Dad very well also and he was so proud of All His Children---Be At Peace Brother, be At Peace....
Jerry McGrath 66"
Panama City Beach, Florida
Shannon Philbin
November 28, 2017
Carl was such a great guy. His parents were very special to my family and through them we got to know Carl. He will be very missed by all those who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Don & Jane Cates
November 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to a fine man and I am blessed with the opportunity to have known him. Don & Jane Cates
November 27, 2017
May God's peace be with you all at this time.
Sincere condolences to Carla and all the family.
Jamie Tilley
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Dec
1
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hibbett Hailey Funeral Home | Nashville Funeral Home429 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Dec
2
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hibbett Hailey Funeral Home | Nashville Funeral Home429 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Dec
2
Memorial service
11:30 a.m.
Hibbett Hailey Funeral Home | Nashville Funeral Home429 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
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