Bill Leon, 81, of Okla. City, passed away July 8, 2002 after a long illness. He was born in Altus, Oklahoma to Green W. & Dovie B. (Folley) Cannon on July 24, 1920, and grew up in Altus. Bill was in the catering business with Glen's Hickry Inn Restaurant for many years and also in the produce business until he retired due to failing health. Bill was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason in the Bethany Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Susan F. Hewett. Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lois Cornelius Cannon. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Cannon & wife Nancy, Nagaya-Shi, Japan, and Robert Cannon & wife Barbara, Cedar Rapids, IA; and two grandchildren, Tracey Thiessan and Jeff Cannon. Viewing will be held Wed. July 10, from 6-7 PM at Mercer Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, OK. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 11, at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 11701 N. MacArthur Blvd., with interment to follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. MERCER-ADAMS
.Published in The Oklahoman on July 10, 2002
.Published in The Oklahoman on July 10, 2002
Bill Leon, 81, of Okla. City, passed away July 8, 2002 after a long illness. He was born in Altus, Oklahoma to Green W. & Dovie B. (Folley) Cannon on July 24, 1920, and grew up in Altus. Bill was in the catering business with Glen's Hickry Inn Restaurant for many years and also in the produce business until he retired due to failing health. Bill was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason in the Bethany Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Susan F. Hewett. Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lois Cornelius Cannon. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Cannon & wife Nancy, Nagaya-Shi, Japan, and Robert Cannon & wife Barbara, Cedar Rapids, IA; and two grandchildren, Tracey Thiessan and Jeff Cannon. Viewing will be held Wed. July 10, from 6-7 PM at Mercer Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, OK. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 11, at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 11701 N. MacArthur Blvd., with interment to follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. MERCER-ADAMS
.Published in The Oklahoman on July 10, 2002
.Published in The Oklahoman on July 10, 2002
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