Garry W. Cannon

Garry W. Cannon, age 68, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.

The family will celebrate Garry's life Thursday afternoon, January 16, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church in Batesville, MS with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Wells Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Garry was born June 10, 1951 in Lambert, MS to the Katherine Russell Cannon and the late Wilburn Winford Cannon. He was a farmer and very active member of the First Baptist Church in Batesville, MS, where he loved his Bible Study classes. Earlier in life, Garry was an avid duck and deer hunter, but later in life, he laid down his guns for a fishing pole. Garry lived his life for Christ, influencing and touching the lives of everyone around him. He loved to help others and did so selflessly.  He brought laughter and joy to each and every person he came in contact with. He loved to joke and brighten people’s day with laughter. Garry was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Garry received his greatest joy while spending time and loving on his grandchildren.

Garry’s loving memory will be cherished by his wife, Martha Atkinson Cannon of Batesville, MS; two daughters, Aimee Cannon Estridge (Jay) of Batesville, MS, Emilie Cannon Smithey (Adam) of Pope, MS; three sons, Patrick Cannon (Lindsey) of Batesville, MS, Heath Cannon (Missy) of Batesville, MS, Ryan Cannon (Brooke) of Batesville, MS; mother, Katherine Russell Cannon; sister, Melissa Cannon Bolen of Batesville, MS; brother, Rickey Cannon of Batesville, MS and eight grandchildren.

The family would like any memorial contributions to be sent to the First Baptist Church Missions Fund or to the charity of your choice.