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Gilbert Dexter Cannon Jr.

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Gilbert Cannon Obituary

CANNON Gilbert Dexter Cannon, Jr. (GD), 79 died peacefully on 10/24/15 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville Beach, following an extended illness. He was born in Bell, Florida, but lived most of his life in Jacksonville. He was a machinist at the Seaboard Coastline RR and left there to join the Duval County Road Patrol. He retired from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office after 28 years of service and he also retired from the Florida National Guard with the 146th Signal Battalion as a First Sergeant. He was a member of Glenwood Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine Cannon, a step-daughter Pamela VanMeter, and his parents Gilbert Cannon Sr. and Theresa Cannon, and a sister Doris Williamson. He is survived by 2 children; Gary (Valarie) Cannon and Lynn Cannon, two step-children; Gregory (Sandra) VanMeter and Michael (Lora) VanMeter, four sisters; Mary Lee Lemack, Deloise Forrest, Rose Williamson and Elizabeth Huey. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be held at Fraser Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 with visitation at 10:00AM and service at 11:00AM with The Reverend Jerry Miller officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 in Bell, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice Ann & Donald McGraw Center for Caring, 4715 Worrall Way, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32224 Arrangements are under the care of Fraser Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Please Sign Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 27, 2015.

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Jerry Kimbrell

October 16, 2024

I am sorry to hear about the passing of GD. He was a good friend in our childhood. Best wishes to his family!

John Frascello...ret. JSO

December 1, 2020

What a great officer to be partnered with. RIP my friend.

November 4, 2020

November 4, 2020

Gilbert Dexter Cannon Jr. he was a great man. I loved him very much, I look up to him every day. Even though I didn’t time a lot of time with him he was a great man. I knew him for nearly 11 short years. One day I hope to be great of man has him. I’m one of his grandsons. Trenton Van Meter. Michael son, I love him with all my heat. I would give anything to see him again. I love you papa Rest In Peace and may be with you.

October 31, 2015

I am the daughter of one of Office Cannon's partners on the street. Possum P.T. Crawford. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure they are sitting around telling old war stories as we speak.

Phyllis (Lil Possum) Leonard

John Hill

October 27, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with Gilbert Cannon back when I worked full time with the 146th Signal Battalion. My condolences to the family.

Helen Neal Blount

October 27, 2015

I went to grade school with GD at Ruth N. Upson. He was a little rascal in our class. So you know, he would be remembered. My husband retired from the 146th Signal Battalion,also. I am sure there are a lot of people who have wonderful memories of GD. I pray that God will give your family strength during this hard time..I am wishing you God's peace.

Larry WELCH

October 27, 2015

I worked with Gilbert at the Duval County Patrol, J.S.O. , he will be rembered GREATLY, REST IN PEACE my FRIEND.

John Keane

October 27, 2015

The Board, Members and Staff of the Police and Fire Pension Fund extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Retired Police Officer Gilbert. D. Cannon, Jr. May he rest in Peace.

John Keane

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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8168 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32221-6649

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11:00 a.m.

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8168 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32221-6649

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2:30 p.m.

Bell, FL

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