MILLSBORO – James A. Cannon, Sr., passed away peacefully on Monday, Apr. 10, 2017 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
Mr. Cannon was born in Milford, son of the late John T. Cannon, Sr., and Mary Belle (Willey) Cannon.
He worked for Sussex County Council for over 17 years.
Mr. Cannon was a life member of Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad and the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company. He had been very active in both organizations prior to his disability.
James served in the U.S. Navy and was Honorably Discharged in August 1968, with the rank of Boilerman Petty Officer 2nd Class.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary L. Cannon.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy (Donovan) Cannon; three sons, James A. Cannon, Jr., and wife, Karen, of Millsboro, Dean A. Cannon, Sr., and wife, Susan, of Seaford, and Gy Sgt. Daryl Cannon and wife, Geri, currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia C. Ewing and Bonnie C. Workman, both of Bridgeville; and two brothers, John T. Cannon, Jr., of Bridgeville and Andrew F. Cannon, of Georgetown.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 17, 2017, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory can be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Del 19963 or Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad, 31738 Indian Mission Road, Millsboro, Del 19966.
Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.