Carroll Cannon Obituary Carroll Gene Cannon July 1, 1943 - September 4, 2014 Courtland - Carroll Gene Cannon, 71, passed away September 4, 2014. Born in Emporia, VA, he was the son of the late David H. and Mary King Cannon and was predeceased by his brother, Melvin Cannon. He was a member and former deacon of Sycamore Baptist Church. He was a train engineer, retiring from Norfolk and Southern Railroad with 35 years of service. He was a Navy veteran and a member of American Legion Charles R. Younts Post 73 (Franklin), having served in various capacities (Post and District) and was currently serving as 1st Vice Commander. He took great pleasure with his association with the Virginia Boys State Program; serving as a counselor for the last seven years and served for the last two years as counselor with the Junior Law Cadet Program. Survivors include his loving family: wife of almost 46 years, "Ella" Jean Gordon Cannon, two daughters, Tammy C. Woods and husband, Mike, and Leslie C. Whitehead and husband, Leonard, and two granddaughters, Kelsey and Kristen Whitehead and his very special pets, Bobby and Pepper, all of Courtland. The funeral service will take place at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with Dr. Roger Crump and the Rev. Hoyle Green officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. Visitation will be Saturday, September 6, 2014, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Wright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sycamore Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 31120 Sycamore Church Road, Franklin, VA 23851, or Legion Post 73 - "Virginia Boys State Program," - P O Box 873, Franklin, VA 23851. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2665461 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/carroll-cannon-obituary?id12552338 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/carroll-gene-cannon-courtland-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Carroll Gene Cannon, born on 1 July 1943, passed away on 4 September 2014. He was a dedicated train engineer, Navy veteran, and active community member, survived by his wife, two daughters, granddaughters, and beloved pets. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The funeral service for Carroll Gene Cannon took place on 7 September 2014. He was buried with military honors at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. ### The Edited Obituary Carroll Gene Cannon 1 July 1943 - 4 September 2014 Courtland - Carroll Gene Cannon, 71, passed away 4 September 2014. Born in Emporia, VA, he was the son of the late David H. and Mary King Cannon and was predeceased by his brother, Melvin Cannon. He was a member and former deacon of Sycamore Baptist Church. He was a train engineer, retiring from Norfolk and Southern Railroad with 35 years of service. He was a Navy veteran and a member of American Legion Charles R. Younts Post 73 (Franklin), having served in various capacities (Post and District) and was currently serving as 1st Vice Commander. He took great pleasure in his association with the Virginia Boys State Program, serving as a counselor for the last seven years and served for the last two years as counselor with the Junior Law Cadet Program. Survivors include his loving family: wife of almost 46 years, "Ella" Jean Gordon Cannon, two daughters, Tammy C. Woods and husband, Mike, and Leslie C. Whitehead and husband, Leonard, and two granddaughters, Kelsey and Kristen Whitehead, and his very special pets, Bobby and Pepper, all of Courtland. Visitation will be Saturday, 6 September 2014, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Wright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sycamore Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 31120 Sycamore Church Road, Franklin, VA 23851, or Legion Post 73 - "Virginia Boys State Program," P.O. Box 873, Franklin, VA 23851. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Carroll Gene Cannon | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 71 years | | Birth | 1 July 1943; Emporia, VA | | Death | 4 September 2014; Courtland, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|---------------| | Carroll Gene Cannon | Decedent | Courtland, VA | | Ella Jean Gordon Cannon | Spouse | Courtland, VA | | David H. Cannon | Parent | Unknown | | Mary King Cannon | Parent | Unknown | | Tammy C. Woods | Child | Courtland, VA | | Leslie C. Whitehead | Child | Courtland, VA | | Kelsey Whitehead | Grandchild | Courtland, VA | | Kristen Whitehead | Grandchild | Courtland, VA | | Melvin Cannon | Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Carroll Gene Cannon was born on 1 July 1943 in Emporia, VA. 2. He passed away on 4 September 2014 at the age of 71. 3. He was a member and former deacon of Sycamore Baptist Church. 4. He retired as a train engineer from Norfolk and Southern Railroad after 35 years of service. 5. He served in the Navy and was an active member of American Legion Charles R. Younts Post 73 in Franklin. 6. He was involved with the Virginia Boys State Program, serving as a counselor for seven years and with the Junior Law Cadet Program for the last two years.