Charlie Lee Cannon, 96, of Sparta, passed away June 23, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Charlie was born Oct. 26, 1926, in White County, to Lannie M. and Maude G. Knowles Cannon.
His work career spanned from factory work to owning Cannon's Florist and DeKalb County Florist. He was known to many as "Goat Man" for his love of goat farming. Charlie also loved the art of the deal when buying and selling anything.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Brian Scott Cannon, Denny Cannon; sister, Nina Mae Bennett; infant brother, Tommy Cannon; and brother, Roy Eston Cannon.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Doris Paris Cannon; daughter, Sarah Simmons and husband Kenneth Simmons; son, Mark Cannon and wife Laurie Cannon; grandchildren, Jessica, Jeffrey, Sarah, Jack, Terry, Chuck, Sherry, Kim, Crystal, Brandy; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Daisy Cannon, Ruth Hooper; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was 3 p.m., June 26, 2023, at Anderson Cemetery. Pastor Erik Cremeans officiated.
Phillip Swack, Jeffrey Simmons, Jack Cannon, Terry Cannon, Jason Apple, and Jeremy Apple served as pallbearers.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
