Robert was born in McCracken County on April 23, 1933 to the late Jesse and Leon Cannon. He was a farmer and worked as a laborer for the Local Union #1214.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gloria Sanderson Cannon; his son, Minvel Cannon and wife, Olivia; grandson, Jesse Cannon and wife, Wendy; two grandsons, Trad Cannon and Trent Cannon, all of Boaz.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Nancy Driver.
A funeral service for Robert will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Diggs Chapel (Kansas Cemetery) in Melber.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contribution to: Kansas Cemetery Fund, 10662 ST RT 945 Boaz, KY 42027.
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