J. Cannon

J.W. 75, Lakemont


J.W. “Buddy” Cannon 75, of Lakemont, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at his residence.
Born in Rabun County February 23, 1936, he was a son of the late Percy Carlton, Sr. and Effie Bradley Cannon. He was a Carpenter by trade and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by two children and by a sister Mildred Coalley. Survivors include three sons; Steve Cannon of Stockbridge, GA, Kevin Cannon of Gainesville, GA and Terry Cannon of Kentucky; One daughter, Shelia Cannon Bassett of Clayton, GA; two brothers, Percy C. Cannon, Jr. of Sugar Hill, GA and Theodore Cannon of St. Augustine, FL, one sister, Ruth McDonald of Duluth, GA; several grand children, great grand children, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Memorial Services will be Thursday February 23, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home conducted by Rev. John Gipson.
The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends at Hunter Funeral Home from 1 P.M. until 2 P.M.( the funeral hour) Thursday February 23, 2012.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary and register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com