Oscar Lee Cannon Jr.

1928 ∼ 2019

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Oscar Lee Cannon, Jr. 90, of Nederland, Texas went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2019. He was born in Ruby, Louisiana on September 26, 1928 to the late Oscar Lee Cannon, Sr. and Essie Gloria Pierce Cannon. He served his country proudly in the U. S. Army.

Those left to cherish Oscar’s memory are his devoted wife of 62 years, Jean Jeanette Cannon of Nederland; his daughters Valetra Bradley, and her husband Randy of Houston, and Regina Rutherford, and her husband Steve of Winnie; his son John Cannon of Houston; his grandchildren Jennifer Sandel, and her husband Jeff, Katelyn Webb, and her husband Rob, Emily Yawn, and her husband Jonathon, Josh Rutherford, and his wife Alicia, Kara Permenter, and her husband Aaron, Stevi Rutherford, Brenden Cannon, Brooke Cannon, and Chloe Cannon; his great-grandchildren Braden, Carter, Hudson, Kennedi, McCoy, Londyn, Christina, Ashlyn, Rhyan, Bowyn, and three blessings arriving in the summer; his sisters Grace, Lydia Ann, Oma, Callie, and Carlene; and his brother Samuel Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved grandson Jeremy Randall; and three loving sisters, Flora “Sister”, Belle, and Bertis.

A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Wesley United Methodist Church of Nederland. The service will follow at 2:00p.m. with Rev. Dr. Douglas Caldwell officiating.

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Karen Sticker Buckner June 6, 2019

Mrs. Cannon, Valetra and Regina, so sorry for your loss. Mr. Cannon was one of my all time favorite people going all the way back to the old neighborhood. So nice to see him at my dad's visitation 2-1/2 years ago. Much love to all of you!♡ Karen Sticker Buckner

Melancon'S Funeral Home March 19, 2019

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Oscar Lee Cannon Jr.

Sheri Macmillan Robbins March 19, 2019

Jean, Valetra, Regina and John and family, I am sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. He was such a strong and Godly man and I know he was a Wonderful husband and a Great Daddy! He will be missed by all that knew him. You are all in my prayers!! Love, Drew & Sheri (McMillan )Robbins

Carolyn Newsom March 19, 2019

My husband and I cherish our memories of our times with Oscar and Jeanette. He told us wonderful stories of his childhood and life adventures, always bringing us to laughter. One of his favorite topics was his love adventures of many years with Jeanette. His eyes would sparkle and shine with his deep devotion to her. His smile would broaden if she would say, "Oh, Oscar," or seem to be a bit embarassed. His love of family was also exceptionally strong. In fact, although our knowing them as a couple was too little for the few years it was, Oscar and Jeanette treated us, and I believe everyone, like honored members of their family and we felt like we were brother and sister with them. We were also church family That is the most valuable, admirable and outstanding trait about Oscar to me. He had deep relationship with God and followed Christ in such a way that you knew Oscar lived with a bigger purpose than most. I loved to talk about spiritual things with him and he encouraged me along my spiritual journey. Oscar was "the real thing;" that is, a man of God. Shine on, Oscar! Thanks for the memories! We will continue our relationship with your bride Jeanette! Save us a story for when we all meet again! Carolyn Newsom (and Boots, too)