Joseph C. "Jody" Cannon
October 27, 1934 — June 6, 2024
Fort Meade
Joseph C. "Jody" Cannon
FORT MEADE - Mr. Joseph C. "Jody" Cannon, 89, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024 in Lakeland, FL. Mr. Cannon was born October 27, 1934 in Palmetto, FL, and has been a longtime resident of Fort Meade. He was associated with C.D. Cannon & Sons Well Drilling and David Cannon Well Drilling. Mr. Cannon was a graduate of Florida Christian High School, attended Florida College and the University of Florida, later receiving his MBA degree from the University of South Florida. He was one of the first in the entire United States to pass his certification to become a Master Ground Water Contractor, and serving as past President of the Florida Water Well Drillers Association. Mr. Cannon was also a former member of the Fort Meade Rotary Club and a member of the Fort Meade Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C.D. and Nettie Pratt Cannon, and his four siblings.
Mr. Cannon is survived by his loving wife, Norma C. Cannon, Fort Meade, FL; son, Joe Cannon, Bokeelia, FL; daughter, Jeannie Balentine and husband David, Temple Terrace, FL; grandchildren, Benjamin Balentine and Emily Balentine; numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Hancock Funeral Home, 945 E. Broadway, Fort Meade, FL. A memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bruce Hudson and Randy Murphey officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, for those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 115 South Missouri Ave., Suite 350, Lakeland, FL 338415 or to the Byron and Marylee Conley Scholarship Fund, Florida College, 119 N. Glen Arven Ave. Temple Terrace, FL 33617.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C.D. and Nettie Pratt Cannon, and his four siblings.
Mr. Cannon is survived by his loving wife, Norma C. Cannon, Fort Meade, FL; son, Joe Cannon, Bokeelia, FL; daughter, Jeannie Balentine and husband David, Temple Terrace, FL; grandchildren, Benjamin Balentine and Emily Balentine; numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Hancock Funeral Home, 945 E. Broadway, Fort Meade, FL. A memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bruce Hudson and Randy Murphey officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, for those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 115 South Missouri Ave., Suite 350, Lakeland, FL 338415 or to the Byron and Marylee Conley Scholarship Fund, Florida College, 119 N. Glen Arven Ave. Temple Terrace, FL 33617.
Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, FL 863-285-8171
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