OAK ISLAND — William Howard “Bill” Cannon, 80, died at home surrounded by his family Friday, May 22, 2020.
Bill was born May 25, 1939, in Winston-Salem. He was the son of the late Howard Lee Cannon and Polly Bumgarner.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Cannon, and they were blessed to celebrate 59 years of marriage. Bill and Linda had three children, Harrison is the father of two sons, Alden and Roman Brandt-Cannon; Allison, and her husband, Chris Leeming; and Jeffrey, and his wife, Ginger. Bill is also survived by two brothers, Tom Cannon, and his wife, Scottie of Black Mountain and Robert Cannon, and his wife, Vickie, of Greensboro; along with several nieces and nephews and their children.
After graduating from Davison College, Bill served in the U.S. Army for two years. He attended University of North Carolina Law School and practiced law in Charlotte for 50 years. Bill and Linda resided in their Lake Norman home for 34 years and attended Davison College Presbyterian Church, where Bill served as an elder.
In retirement, Bill and Linda settled in the North Carolina coastal town of Oak Island. Bill’s love of fishing was only surpassed by his love of God, family and friends.
A memorial service and celebration of Bill’s life is planned for July in Oak Island.
Memorials may be made to Davison College Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 337, Davidson, NC 28036; and Davison College, P.O. Box 7170, Davidson, NC 28035-7170.
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