Tony Lee Cannon

Tony Lee Cannon, age 78, of High Point passed away on September 14, 2024 at the Hospice Home at High Point.

Mr. Cannon was born in Randolph County on November 10, 1945 to Joseph Cannon, Sr. and Ellie Britt Cannon. Tony served his country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his sisters, Merita C. Maner and Dixie C. Hayes, and brother, Joseph H. Cannon, Jr. He attended Southeastern Community College where he earned an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Forest Recreation. Tony loved the beach and was an avid shagger, where he met his wife, Jackie, who he married on the beach 19 years ago. He frequented SOS as often as possible. He loved the outdoors, gardening, traveling, building things, and spending time with his family. Tony was a huge fan of UNC-Tarheel sports. 

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Brady Cannon; children, Keith James (Cindy) of Greensboro, Clay James of Thomasville, and Christal Horner (Scott) of Hillsborough; his Las Vegas family, Sherry Fletcher, Ashley McCormick, Ryan McCormick, and Aubrey McCormick; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sisters-in-law, Shelby Cannon and Mary Ann Wynne; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 23, 2024 from 11:30 am-12:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Monday at 1:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Mickey Maness officiating. Interment will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262, Gentiva Hospice, 533 S. Fayetteville St. Asheboro, NC 27203 or Lewybody Dementia Association, 517 N.Segoe Rd., Madison Wisconsin 53705.