Wilson Cannon Obituary (1934 - 2014)

Wilson Henry Cannon Sr ., 80 of St. Michaels, quietly departed this life on August 22, 2014. Born February 6, 1934, he was the son of the late James Cannon and Annie Cannon of Somerset County. He was educated in the public schools of Somerset County and was self employed as a Waterman. Wilson was a member of the Maritime Museum. His history of the Waterman is at the Maritime Museum. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years, Doris Cannon (St. Michaels, MD); two daughters, Tonya Cannon (Trappe, MD) and Marsha Townes (Baltimore, MD); three sons, Anthony Cannon (York, PA), Paul Cannon (Laurel, MD) and Wilson Cannon Jr. (St. Michaels, MD); a daughter in-law, Stacy Cannon; a son in-law, Calvin L. Townes; eight grandchildren, Shawn Cannon and Calvin Townes (both of Baltimore, MD), Ray Pete (St. Michaels, MD), Kendra Taylor (Centreville, MD), Sidney, Delany, Kyle and Brandon Cannon (all of Columbia, MD); five great grandchildren, Taliyah Taylor, Jacion Sheldon, Ray H. Pete, IV, Rae’Li H. Pete and Cataleya Townes; other relatives and friends. Interment Charles Thomas Memorial Cemetery