Fallen Hero: Retired Staff Sergeant First Archie Lee Cannon

Greenville

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Funeral Home

Bush Funeral Services

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Obituary

Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.

In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on May 28, 2024 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Staff Sergeant First Archie Lee Cannon, age 74, who had served within the MSARNG in the 2nd Battalion, 198th Armor Regiment has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord. Cannon also served in the Marines prior to his ARNG service.

It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.

Rest in Peace Soldier. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.

Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.

Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:
Archie Lee Cannon, a dedicated educator, veteran, and beloved family man, passed away on May 28, 2024 at the. Veterans Home in Kosciusko. MS. Born on August 31, 1949, in Scott, Mississippi, to the late Willie B. Cannon and Aaron Gaston and raised by his grandparents Sidney and Catherine Cannon, Archie lived a life marked by service, education, and love for his family. He graduated from Nugent Center High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in special education from Jackson State University. Archie furthered his education at Delta State University, where he received master’s degrees in Special Education and Educational Leadership. Archie’s dedication to service extended beyond the classroom. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps and the Army, faithfully committing to his duties until his retirement. After his military service, Archie continued to impact lives as a teacher and Assistant Principal in the Greenville Public School District.

Archie leaves behind his cherished wife of 44½ years, Carrol Cannon, and four children: Herweena (Tuderrell) Ford of Walls, MS; Timothy Cannon of Griffin, GA; Arkelia Cannon of Grand Prairie, TX; and Arlexia (Clennon Jr.) Miles of Arlington, TX. He was a proud grandfather to Xzadrean (Alexandria) Gladney of Rex, GA; Tuderrell Ford, Jr. of Walls, MS; Jacaria Cannon of Arlington, TX; Yanni Cannon of Fayetteville, GA; Chaya Cannon of Fayetteville, GA; and Clennon (Trey) Miles III of Arlington, TX. His legacy continues with his great-grandsons, Aiden Gladney and Austin Gladney of Rex, GA. Archie is also survived by his three sisters: Terri Lewis of Tucson, AZ; Mary Robertson; and Willie McConnell of Los Angeles, CA, along with numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and a host of family and friends. Archie Lee Cannon’s life was a testament to dedication and love, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.