Pete Cannon

Pete Cannon, 89, passed away on May 19, 2016, in Roswell, New Mexico. He was born October 15, 1926, in Marietta, Oklahoma, to B.D. and Sarah Cannon. At a young age, Pete decided to join the Army. He bravely fought in WWII during his time in service. After that time, he began work as a maintenance worker for the Roswell Independent School District. Pete spent ten years working for the schools until he retired in 1992. Following retirement, Pete spent many years traveling and camping in the family’s 5th wheel. A few of his joys in life included umpiring men’s and women’s softball and fishing. Pete was the first inductee into the NM USSSA Hall of Fame for his time as a softball umpire. He had been a loyal Deacon and member of Bethel Baptist Church since 1968. Pete married Wanda Dixon on February 20, 1949; they were married for 67 years. His beloved Wanda is one of his many survivors. Also surviving Pete are his daughters, Karen Leishman (Monty) of Artesia, NM and Susan Martin (Gaylon) of Dexter, NM; son, Timothy Ray Cannon (Pamela) of Roswell, NM; seven grandchildren, Jodi Cox, Todd Leishman, Melissa Richards, Amy Moran, Bonnie Martin, Ashley Moore, and Tessa Gooding; sixteen great-grandchildren, Katherine, Cody, Abigail, Annie, Charles, Brianna, Karson, Justin, John, Lilly, Jade, Kendra, Dustin, Alyssa, Jonathan, and Caleb; and numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; and siblings: Rudy Burrow, Hank Cannon, Brent Cannon and Billie Pate. Viewing will be Monday, May 23, 2016, 12:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will be Monday, May 23, 2016, 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at General Douglas McBride Veteran’s Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Don Hayhurst. Honorary pallbearers are the Deacons of Bethel Baptist Church. Pallbearers are Larry Wilborn, Kerry Wilborn, Brian Luck, Brant Jones, Loney Ashcraft, and Mark Madsen. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask that donations be made to the Gideon’s or Samaritan’s Purse. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories of Pete with his family in the online register at andersonbethany.com. Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Cannon family.

Pete Cannon

October 15, 1926 - May 19, 2016