Richard Cannon Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Cannon of Fairburn, Georgia, who passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Cannon to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Cannon and Alice Virginia Cannon (Wright); his son Richard C. Gardner; and his siblings, Patricia Crossley, Kay Ellen Flowers, Winfred Flowers and Reginald Flowers.
He is survived by: his wife Lola Miller Cannon of Fairburn, GA; his daughters, Sheila Hines of Atlanta, GA and Rachel Shannon (James Shannon) of Carson, CA; his stepson Rashad Miller of Newnan, GA; his grandchildren, Synclaire Shannon of Paramount, CA, Savannah Shannon of Carson, CA, Penelope Gardner of Warren, OH, Adira Miller of Locust Grove, GA, Courtland Scales of Atlanta, GA, Desmond Scales of Atlanta, GA, Rhavay Hines of Atlanta, GA and Demarreo Hines of Atlanta, GA; his siblings, Christy Pittman (Harold Pittman) of Inglewood, CA, Eric Cannon of Sacramento, CA and Melvyn Flowers of Escondido, CA; and his aunt Almeda James of Farrell, PA. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
