Francis Cannon

Francis Randolph Cannon, 80, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Fountainbleau Lodge.

He was born April 2, 1942, at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Francis was born the second child, second son, to Charles and Alice Cannon.

He is survived by two brothers, Robert (Karen) Cannon and Ray Cannon, both of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and January of this year by his sister-in-law, Emma Cannon, he dearly loved. In addition to a loving sister-in-law, she acted as his caretaker for many years handling his finances and other issues concerning his care.

Francis worked several years in his early life with Ralph Edwards Sportswear, working there with his mother, Alice Cannon, his brother, Robert Cannon, and his future sister-in-law, Emma Cannon. He went on to work for Manpower for many years until he retired. He was a lifetime member of Hobbs Chapel Church where his father played the piano and the organ for many years. He enjoyed puzzles and collecting comic books and classic early rock and roll music albums.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hobbs Chapel Cemetery, with Rodger Rice officiating.

At his request, he does not want any flowers and any donations be made to Hobbs Chapel Community Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.