David Lee Cannon

Rhodhiss – David “Cannonball” Lee Cannon, age 49, of Rhodhiss, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.Born April 20, 1965 in Caldwell County, he was a son of Jimmy Lee and Phyllis Owenby Cannon of Rhodhiss and the husband of Theresea Enloe Cannon of the home. “Cannonball” was a hard worker, driving for MDI since 1990.David loved spending time with his family and playing with his granddaughter, McKinnley.He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Eddie Bentley. Other than his wife and parents, he is survived by his daughter, Chasity Cannon of Lenoir; two sons, Tyler Cannon of Rhodhiss and Cody Cannon of the home.He is also survived by his sister, Nicole Bentley of Rhodhiss, brother, Phillip Cannon of Granite Falls and his pride and joy, granddaughter, McKinnley Scott and “grandson” Devin Gajus.Surviving also are several other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service followed by a celebration of “Cannonball’s” life at 7:00 PM with Reverend Rick Bowman officiating.A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Honorary Pallbearers are:Chris Cannon, Greg Cannon, Gary Rash, Terry Rash, Steve Rash, Randy Enloe, Michael Enloe, Reggie Moore and Roger “Hollywood” Sanders. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the Cannon Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Cannon Family. This was written by Chris Randall, a very nice young man that sort of adopted me as a work Mom not long after I started working at the Galaxy in Longview.That was a long time ago and he has truly become a part of our family.David and I both just consider him our son and Tyler and Cody will tell you he is their brother.He has written the best tribute that a son could for a dad.He would have loved it!!!Thank you, Theresea Cannon The last dispatch given, the last mile driven. The last load hauled to the last destination, one final trip on that long lonesome road. No more long hauls or layover in some nowhere town or long sleepless nights on the shoulder of the road. No more truck stop meals, log books, or D.O.T. weigh scales. As your bobtailing home through that last long tunnel, the light hits your eyes and you wonder where you are. You pull that rig through the open gates and see only one spot to park for the final time. Just like every time before you back in, you gather your things and turn off the engine. As you open the door slide off the seat and climb down one last time. As you shut the door and turn to take a step you realize you've never seen this before, so you shut the door. Shocked and in awe you suddenly hear a strange voice say "well done driver." You look around and hear it again, this time it says "there's no more asphalt or concrete for these streets are paved w/ gold. Those gates were open for I knew you were coming. You’re not picking up or dropping off; you had no trailer because you my son are the special delivery. Your duties are done, it’s time for your reward, your family and friends know your with me and made it safe and on time." Written by: Chris Randall