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Willie Johnnie Cannon, 86, 1201 Broad St., Oriental died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

His funeral service is Noon, Saturday, November 17, 2018 at New Bern Eastern MB Association Headquarters 885 Hwy. 306 N, Grantsboro.   The interment will follow  at the Perkins Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Sophia Hines Cannon of the home; two sons, Reverend Gary Cannon and Dennis Cannon; three daughters, Olinda Green, Ellen Reid, and Hattie Boone; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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  • Friday, November 9, 2018
    Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
    ~ Oscars Mortuary
  • Friday, November 9, 2018
    We love you guys and that our prayers are with the family
    ~ Clarence and Brenda Jones   Huntsville, AL
  • Saturday, November 10, 2018
    our prayers are with you family. May god continue to give you strength.
    ~ Marie Simmons and famiky   West haven, CT
  • Saturday, November 10, 2018
    our prayers are with you family. May god continue to give you strength.
    ~ Marie Simmons and famiky   West haven, CT
  • Saturday, November 10, 2018
    Please except our condolences. May Jehovah strengthen and comfort you. My the hope of the resurrection help you in your time of sorrow. John 11:25,26.
    ~ Hurman & Katie Lester   Latta, SC
  • Sunday, November 11, 2018
    Olinda you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
    ~ PCHS Class Of 1977   Bayboro, NC
  • Sunday, November 11, 2018
    Our prayers are with you family, from the Children of Aunt Ellen we send our deepest condolences. We pray God's continued Grace and Peace upon you all In Jesus Name.
    ~ Brenda Williams   HAMDEN, CT
  • Sunday, November 11, 2018
    Sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you.
    ~ Brenda Greene   Benson
  • Sunday, November 11, 2018
    My prayers are with you and your family.
    ~ Evelyn Smith Dixon   Bayboro, NC
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2018
    OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCE TO YOU MS. SOPHIE AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY THE PEACE OF GOD KEEP YOU AND SUSTAIN YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
    ~ CRAIG & GWEN GIBBS   ORIENAL, NC
  • Monday, November 12, 2018
    sorry for your loss,we will greatly miss him singing that lovely song Give me my flowers while i live. Mr/Mrs B. Stokes
    ~ Bradford Stokes   Merritt, NC
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2018
    YOU'RE IN OUR PRAYERS It's so hard to lose someone you love, and though words can't take away the sadness you feel, I hope it helps to remember, that your loved one is in God's care.. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers and if you need us.... WE ARE HERE
    ~ Cleveland Dixon and Mother Ester Dixon   PRINCE GEORGE
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2018
    From a child to an adult all your thoughtfulness and kindness will never be forgotten.
    ~ Terry Jordan   Enid, OK
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2018
    All your life you sung with joy and praise; God sent his Angel of Mercy and Grace to lead you on your way.
    ~ The Jordan Family   Waldorf, MD
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    May God's grace and mercy continue to be with your family. May you find peace in God's love.
    ~ Kenneth Simmons   Middletown, CT
  • Wednesday, November 14, 2018
    May the Lord keep you in perfect peace in this season of life. The Barnett's
    ~ Sandra Barnett   New Bern, NC
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2018
    I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the family will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15)and the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more and no family will mourn the death of a loved one.-Revelation 21:3,4;John 5:28,29;Luke 23:43. may GOD(Psalms 83:18)grant you peace and comfort now, during this grievous time.-Matthew 5:4.
    ~ M Jones   New Bern, NC
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    I am so sorry for your loss. I know there may not be words that can express how you are feeling at this time, but Jehovah God knows. He knows all about your pain and the tears on your face. He knows how much you miss your loved one. Jehovah God tells us through his words the Bible that he cares for you.(1 Peter 5:7). He promised that one day pain and suffering will be no more. (Rev 21:4)
    ~ A Z
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    I am so sorry for your loss. I know there may not be words that can express how you are feeling at this time, but Jehovah God knows. He knows all about your pain and the tears on your face. He knows how much you miss your loved one. Jehovah God tells us through his words the Bible that he cares for you.(1 Peter 5:7). He promised that one day pain and suffering will be no more. (Rev 21:4)
    ~ A Z
  • Wednesday, November 14, 2018
    Olinda, the Class of 1975 would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. God Bless All of you during this difficult time
    ~ Class of 1975   Bayboro, NC
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    TO THE CANNON FAMILY: OLINDA AKA (SOPHIE) SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, HOPE THIS WILL GIVE YOU LITTLE PEACE THAT HE'S RESTING IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD
    ~ Teresa Davis   Dale city, VA
  • Monday, November 12, 2018
    My condolences goes out to the Cannon family may God bless you'll and give you the strength to hold on and be strong for one another. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
    ~ Jearline Howard   Brooklyn, NY
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    TO THE CANNON FAMILY: OLINDA AKA (SOPHIE) SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, HOPE THIS WILL GIVE YOU LITTLE PEACE THAT HE'S RESTING IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD
    ~ Teresa Davis   Dale city, VA
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    TO THE CANNON FAMILY: OLINDA AKA (SOPHIE) SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, HOPE THIS WILL GIVE YOU LITTLE PEACE THAT HE'S RESTING IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD
    ~ Teresa Davis   Dale city, VA
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    TO THE CANNON FAMILY: OLINDA AKA (SOPHIE) SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, HOPE THIS WILL GIVE YOU LITTLE PEACE THAT HE'S RESTING IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD
    ~ Teresa Davis   Dale city, VA
  • Monday, November 12, 2018
    My condolences goes out to the Cannon family may God bless you'll and give you the strength to hold on and be strong for one another. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
    ~ Jearline Howard   Brooklyn, NY
  • Monday, November 12, 2018
    My condolences goes out to the Cannon family may God bless you'll and give you the strength to hold on and be strong for one another. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
    ~ Jearline Howard   Brooklyn, NY
  • Monday, November 12, 2018
    My condolences goes out to the Cannon family may God bless you'll and give you the strength to hold on and be strong for one another. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
    ~ Jearline Howard   Brooklyn, NY
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    To my Aunt Fran Fran I love you stay as strong as Mr. Willie needs you to be. Heart Felt condolences to all.
    ~ Tamica Jordan   Brooklyn, NY
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    To my Aunt Fran Fran I love you stay as strong as Mr. Willie needs you to be. Heart Felt condolences to all.
    ~ Tamica Jordan   Brooklyn, NY
  • Saturday, November 24, 2018
    We are saddened to know you are grieving the recent loss of your loved one. You can find comfort in the words found in Psalms 34:18 which reads: β€œ Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Our loving God cares about us and is ready to bring us comfort if we allow him (1John 5:14). He also has made the SURE promise of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored into a beautiful paradise. See and imagine yourself welcoming back to life your dear loved one? Find out more about this resurrection online at JW.ORG
    ~ R&R Lopez
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    To my Aunt Fran Fran I love you stay as strong as Mr. Willie needs you to be. Heart Felt condolences to all.
    ~ Tamica Jordan   Brooklyn, NY
  • Thursday, November 22, 2018
    Sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. When I think of losing a loved one as you have, it brings to mind the promise that the Bible holds out at Revelation 21:3,4 where it says that the Grand Creator Jehovah God will wipe away sickness and death forever and reunite us with our loved ones on a clean earth in the near future.(John 5:28,29; Psalms 83:18) jw.org Website for more encouragement.
    ~ Dolon Peete   Burlington, NC
  • Friday, November 16, 2018
    From my Hearts to yours i’d Like to offer my deepest sympathy.
    ~ Tamica Jordan   Brooklyn, NY
  • Friday, November 23, 2018
    To the family, may our memories continue to bring a smile to our hearts.
    ~ J. SherΓ©e Forbes   Salisbury, NC
  • Monday, December 10, 2018
    I am sorry for your loss. Times like these can be truly hard to deal with, but our Heavenly Father Jehovah God is here for you during your time of need. He cares for you. (1Peter 5:7) I hope these words found in God’s word the Bible will comfort you during this time.
    ~ R A