Willie Cannon

Willie Gerald Cannon, 60 of Canyon died Monday June 15th in New Mexico. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday at Minton Memorial Chapel with Rev. Stan Cosby of St. Stephen United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. There will be a visitation Thursday , June 18th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Willie was born August 22, 1954 in Valdosta, GA to Willie G. and Nita Bowen Cannon. He married Janis Hudgens June 14, 1975 in Borger. He worked for Phillips for 21 years as a supervisor. He lived in Canyon for ten and a half years moving from Borger.

Willie loved his family especially his grandsons. His favorite activities were anything his grandsons were involved with from scouting, , rooting on his favorite hockey player, going camping, gardening, marshmallow parties, or piddling in the shop. It is amazing what a BaPa and little boys can create. He and Janis had just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with their kids and grandsons on a family camping trip to one of their favorite spots in "Red Rivers" NM. When he was called home he was surrounded by the love's of his life, his family.

Willie is survived by his mother Nita of Canyon. Wife Janis of Canyon. Son Joshua Cannon of Abilene, TX. Daughter Jessica McKinney and husband Matthew of Amarillo, TX. Sisters Mervetta "Mert" Lemon of Amarillo, TX: Shuri Wagner of Springfield, MO. Three grandchildren, Corbin, Cannon and Clayton.

He was preceded in death by his father and brothers Michael, Cecil Roger and David.

Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America Pack 24, Robert Larson Treasurer< 2302 Victoria Amarillo, TX 79106 or Snak Pac for kids [[][[]][[][[]]][[][[]][[][[]]]][[][[]][[][[]]][[][[]][[][%]]]]] Saint Stephen United Methodist Church 4600 S. Western St. Amarillo, TX 79109.

Visitation

Family and Friends

MintonChatwell Funeral Directors
314 S. Hedgecoke
Borger, TX  79007
Thursday, June 18, 2015
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Minton Memorial Chapel
314 S. Hedgecoke
Borger, TX  79007
Friday, June 19, 2015
2:00 pm

Cemetery

Highland Park Cemetery
931 Sterling St.
Borger, TX  79007

Memorial Contributions

2302 Victoria
Amarillo, TX  79106


4600 S. Western St.
Amarillo, TX  79109