Carl R. Cannon

CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest, Carl R. "Buddy" Cannon, age 90, of Charleston. Cannon was a 32-year veteran of the United States Army, known by many as the "Sergeant at Normandy." Cannon's later service included tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. After his military retirement, Cannon worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard until 1987. His wife, Stella Louise (nee Johnson) Cannon, passed away in 1986. Stella was the love of his life. Carl Cannon was born in Collins, GA, August 14, 1921, the second child of Ralph Lester Cannon and Eugenia J. Martin Cannon. He is survived by his son, Rick Cannon, of Gaston, SC, along with a brother, Ray Cannon of Kannapolis, NC. He is also survived by three sisters, Elizabeth C. Barre of Savannah, GA, Mary C. Brown of Lexington, SC, and Betty C. Rogers of Youngsville, NC. Two siblings, Luther "Luke" Cannon, and June C. Moody, both of West Columbia, SC, predeceased him. A service honoring Carl Cannon will be held at James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, on Thursday, September 8th at 3:30 p.m. A separate memorial ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, at Utah Beach, Normandy, France. All memorials should be sent to the charity of the donor's choice. Mr. Cannon's guestbook may be signed online at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation, (843) 766-1365.