Robert Cannon

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Robert Lawrence Cannon, 95, of Belleville, IL, born January 5, 1926, in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Bob graduated from Ashley High School, Ashley, IL. He worked as a railroad operator at the L&N and later for the B&O Railroad lines.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals, and spending time with his family. Bob was a United States Army Korean War veteran.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva J. “Jean”, nee Jones, Cannon, whom he married on August 3, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL.; his parents, Percy and Anna, nee Geritz, Cannon; two brothers, Ralph Cannon and Wilbert Cannon; and a sister, Marion Moore.

Surviving are his daughter, Katherine (Karl) Todt; and two grandchildren, Emily Beth Todt and Kegan Cannon Todt.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Masks are required.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Masks are required.

Burial with military honors will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.

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3 Comments on Robert Cannon

Brent Simpson said : Guest Report Dec 21, 2021 at 10:53 AM

sorry for your loss I hate to see another old Railroader go to that switch yard in the sky. rest in peace and may your family find peace in your passing

  • Pekin
  • IL - Illinois
Susan Skinner said : Guest Report Dec 19, 2021 at 12:38 PM

Bob was such a nice person, he will be missed.

  • Springfield
  • Illinois
bakenney44@gmail.com said : Guest Report Dec 19, 2021 at 9:56 AM

Kathy & family, thinking of you and expressing our heartfelt sympathy. Your Dad was so kind & caring. I remember your parents marriage & how devoted they were to one another. They are finally united once again. Remembering Beautiful memories of visiting cousins at my Grandma Hellwig’s house. Thank you Kathy for taking such good care of your Dad is his later years.

  • Canton
  • Missouri

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