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Calvin Marshall Cannon

1948 - 2022

Calvin Marshall Cannon obituary, 1948-2022, Salem, Alabama

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Calvin Cannon Obituary

CANNON, Calvin Marshall, 73, of Salem, Ala., formerly of Richmond, Va., departed this life on July 23, 2022. He was a proud member of the Armstrong High School Class of 1966. He attended Virginia State College, now University. Calvin received his B.S. and MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He was also an Army veteran and a retired teacher at Smiths Station High School in Smiths Station, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Princetta Cannon; his son, Parker DeMunn; and his daughter, Akeri Cannon. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife, Mary Cannon of Salem, Ala.; his children, Warren DeMunn of Salem, Ala., Maliek Cannon of New York, N.Y., Aise Cannon of Snellville, Ga., Cade Cannon of Phoenix, Ariz., Akemi Cannon of Salem, Ala., Marlan Cannon of Suffolk, Va. and Caleb Cannon (Courtney) of Opelika, Ala.; his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth DeMunn of Columbus, Ga.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, Thomas "TC" Cannon Jr. (Jennifer) of Richmond, Va.; nieces and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Harris Funeral Home in Opelika, Ala. Graveside Services were held at Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika, Ala. on July 30, 2022. Marlan Cannon, Eulogist.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 7, 2022.

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Bobby H

August 8, 2022

We wish to extend our sincerest sympathy to the fily of of our departed friend and classmate.

Aubrey Jones

August 7, 2022

Prayers and support for the family of my childhood friend. A calm spirit and an outstanding bowler at Cool Lane! Calvin, rest in your reward for a life well lived. God's Blessings and Mercy.

Armstrong High School Class of 1966

August 7, 2022

To the Family of our Classmate, Thomas Marshall Cannon, we send our love and support through communal prayers . We love you.

Tiffani Cook

August 2, 2022

Mr. Cannon you was a really great teacher my condolences & prayers go out to your family

Major & Mrs. William Bolden

August 1, 2022

Our sincerest condolences to Mrs. Cannon and the rest of the family. We both worked with Mr. Cannon at Smiths Station High School. Mr. Cannon was a kind hearted gentleman who always took the time to stop by our rooms to give us a kind word and check to make sure we were all okay. I was a substitute teacher for 10 years and he always checked to see if I needed anything and was having a good day, no matter where I was on campus. And he loved talking military with the Major! He made a lasting impact on his students and his co-workers. He will be missed.

Maj. William Bolden

August 1, 2022

I worked with Calvin at Smiths Station High School for several years, he was a kind and warm person. He worked so well with his students and made a big impact on their lives. I am praying for peace and comfort for all who will greatly miss him.

Catherine Summers

August 1, 2022

I worked with Mr. Cannon for several years at Smiths Station High School. He was always so kind to me and worked so hard to help students succeed. He was such a good man and I know he will be very much missed.

Hunter

July 31, 2022

Praying for y´all. Mr. Cannon had a big impact on my life and I saw him do the same for many others.

Lorrie Chase

July 31, 2022

What a beautiful soul he was. I will forever cherish our talks. Praying for all that loved him.

Christy DeLucca

July 31, 2022

I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Mr. Cannon impacted so many lives and will be so very missed.

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