Carroll Dean Cannon

Carroll Dean Cannon, 89 , of Russellville met his Heavenly Father on August 11, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Nashville, Tennessee.   He was a long-time member of Russellville Baptist Church and taught the Senior Men’s Sunday School Class.  He was a sergeant in the United States Army and a Korean War Veteran.  He retired from American Enka/BASF after 40 years of service.  His passion was farming and was recently described as a “Mountain of a Man.”

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Marye Ellen Cannon; son, Michael Dean Cannon; parents, Arthur and Lida Mae Cannon; three sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his children, Sue Ellen (Randy) Barnett and Lesa (Rick) Davis; grandchild, Aaron (Stephanie) Buchanan; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to especially thank Linda Boehm and Alive Hospice of Nashville for all their care and support. 

Funeral services are 5:00 PM Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Russellville Baptist Church with Reverend Gene Nelson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 PM prior to the service.  Private interment will be Monday,  August 15, 2022, at Bethesda Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Russellville Baptist Church Building Funds and/or Gideons International.  

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