Billy Ray Cannon, 85, of Canadian, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, in Canadian. Services will be held at 2 pm, on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. David Gerhardt, pastor, and Rev. Rick Timmons, pastor of Central Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Cemeteries under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Mr. Cannon was born Aug. 21, 1933, in Reydon, Oklahoma. He attended schools in Canadian and worked in the oilfield and ranching most of his life. He lived in California, Kansas, Colorado, and finally moving back to Canadian in 1992. He met the love of his life, Tommie Lightfoot, in Godebo, Oklahoma. They married on May 28, 1989. Bill attended and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a proud Navy veteran, serving for eight years. Bill enjoyed doing small woodworking projects, traveling, and fishing. His personality was very kind, and he never met a stranger. Bill will be missed dearly by his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Ora Ramsey; and a son, William Tippy.

Survivors include his wife, Tommie, of the home; daughter, Edie Cannon Davis and husband Brent of Amarillo; son, Eddie Cannon of Canadian; sons, Robert Tippy and wife April of Davenport, Oklahoma, and James Tippy of Cisco; and daughter, Teresa Brady; grandchildren, Ashleigh Sutton, Megan Marie Cannon, Brenna Davis, Kelsey Tippy, Trinity Tippy, Ellie Tippy, Randy Tippy, Chris Tippy, Tia Brady, Tierney Walker, Summer Tippy, Justin Tippy, Kayla Tippy, David Tippy, and Miranda Brady; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Clarene Overall and husband Donald of Covington, and Lois Lightfoot of Graham; brother-in-law, Thomas Lightfoot and wife Norma of Tennessee; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hemphill County Hospice, 1020 S. 4th, Canadian, TX 79014; or Edward Abraham Memorial Home, 803 Birch, Canadian, TX 79014.

An online guest register is available at www.carmichael-whatleyofcanadian.com.