Robert Kannan Obituary Robert Francis 'Beaver" Kannan June 25, 1952 - December 24, 2019 Franklin - Robert Francis "Beaver" Kannan, 67, passed away December 24, 2019 peacefully in his home. A lifelong resident of Franklin, He was predeceased by his father Louis Joseph Kannan and a brother Charles Louis Kannan. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1970 and was captain of the football team. He acquired his BA in Psychology & Sociology from University of Virginia and MBA from William & Mary. After working 27 years in Sales & Marketing, he decided to pursue the career switcher program with ODU & received his Certification in Special Education for the State of Virginia. He worked for Southampton County Public Schools as a Special Education Teacher since 2008. He received his 10-year Service Excellence Award in 2018 after retiring on disability due to illness. He loved teaching and helping kids excel. He always encouraged them to do their best, to get their Education. As he was out in the community several students would come up to him and tell him, "Mr. Kannan if not for you I would not have graduated from High School". He was the Employee of the Month in November 2017 while working with The Fresh Start Center for Southampton County Public Schools. He grew up with the nickname "Beaver" which stuck with him for the rest of his life. He loved the community, his family and friends, and UVA sports. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years, Peggy (His Angel) Sue Cutchins Kannan; two sons Joshua Robert Kannan (Isabella) and Jared Charles Kannan; his mother Marguerite Rabil Kannan; two sisters Madeline K. Marks (Dale) and Theresa Louise Kannan; two brothers William J. Kannan (Bess) and James Allen Kannan (Lori), and Peggy s family, Gina and Garland Lowe, Raleigh and Toni Cutchins, and his special cousins, nieces, nephews, and his Rock Church Family. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor David Dillon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations can be made to the Ben S. Dillon Life Center, Rock Church, 130 Lakeview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Robert-Kannan 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/robert-kannan-obituary?id14672274 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/robert-francis-kannan-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Francis "Beaver" Kannan, born 25 June 1952, was a dedicated educator and community member in Franklin. He passed away on 24 December 2019, leaving behind his wife, Peggy, two sons, his mother, siblings, and extended family. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for Robert Kannan was held on 4 January 2020 at Wright Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor David Dillon. ## The Edited Obituary Robert Kannan Obituary Robert Francis "Beaver" Kannan 25 June 1952 - 24 December 2019 Franklin - Robert Francis "Beaver" Kannan, 67, passed away 24 December 2019 peacefully in his home. A lifelong resident of Franklin, he was predeceased by his father Louis Joseph Kannan and a brother Charles Louis Kannan. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1970 and was captain of the football team. He acquired his BA in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and MBA from William & Mary. After working 27 years in Sales & Marketing, he decided to pursue the career switcher program with ODU and received his Certification in Special Education for the State of Virginia. He worked for Southampton County Public Schools as a Special Education Teacher since 2008. He received his 10-year Service Excellence Award in 2018 after retiring on disability due to illness. He loved teaching and helping kids excel. He always encouraged them to do their best, to get their education. As he was out in the community several students would come up to him and tell him, "Mr. Kannan if not for you I would not have graduated from high school." He was the Employee of the Month in November 2017 while working with The Fresh Start Center for Southampton County Public Schools. He grew up with the nickname "Beaver" which stuck with him for the rest of his life. He loved the community, his family and friends, and UVA sports. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years, Peggy (His Angel) Sue Cutchins Kannan; two sons Joshua Robert Kannan (Isabella) and Jared Charles Kannan; his mother Marguerite Rabil Kannan; two sisters Madeline K. Marks (Dale) and Theresa Louise Kannan; two brothers William J. Kannan (Bess) and James Allen Kannan (Lori), and Peggy's family, Gina and Garland Lowe, Raleigh and Toni Cutchins, and his special cousins, nieces, nephews, and his Rock Church Family. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, 4 January 2020 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor David Dillon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made to the Ben S. Dillon Life Center, Rock Church, 130 Lakeview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Francis Beaver Kannan | |---------|------------------------------| | Age | 67 | | Birth | 25 June 1952; Franklin | | Death | 24 December 2019; Franklin | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|----------------------|-----------| | Robert Francis Beaver Kannan | Decedent | Franklin | | Peggy Sue Cutchins Kannan | Spouse | Unknown | | Louis Joseph Kannan | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Marguerite Rabil Kannan | Parent | Unknown | | Joshua Robert Kannan | Child | Unknown | | Jared Charles Kannan | Child | Unknown | | Charles Louis Kannan | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Madeline K. Marks | Sibling | Unknown | | Theresa Louise Kannan | Sibling | Unknown | | William J. Kannan | Sibling | Unknown | | James Allen Kannan | Sibling | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Robert Kannan graduated from Franklin High School in 1970 and was captain of the football team. 2. He earned a BA in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and an MBA from William & Mary. 3. He worked for 27 years in Sales & Marketing before switching to a career in education. 4. Robert received his Certification in Special Education from ODU and worked as a Special Education Teacher for Southampton County Public Schools starting in 2008. 5. He received a 10-year Service Excellence Award in 2018 after retiring on disability due to illness. 6. Robert was named Employee of the Month in November 2017 while working with The Fresh Start Center for Southampton County Public Schools. 7. He was affectionately known by the nickname "Beaver" throughout his life. 8. Robert was passionate about teaching, helping students excel, and was a fan of UVA sports.