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Hugh Cannon Obituary

CANNON, Hugh Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 4, 2005, Mr. Hugh Cannon, husband of Jo Anne Cannon. Residence Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cannon are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Thursday, January 6, 2005 at two o'clock in Grace Episcopal Church. Inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Wednesday evening between six and eight o'clock. Mr. Cannon was born October 11, 1931, the son of Hubert N. Cannon and Nettie Harris Cannon. Mr. Cannon grew up in Lancaster, SC and attended public school there. He received degrees from Davidson College, Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar and Harvard Law School. Mr. Cannon was a practicing attorney in South Carolina, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. He was recently reelected to the Charleston County School Board and served as its Vice Chairman. He was the General Counsel for Palmetto Ford, Inc., and the Vice President of Finance. He was also Of Counsel with the law firm of Everett, Gaskins, Hancock and Stevens in Raleigh, North Carolina. In addition, he formerly served as Assistant to the Governor, Secretary of Administration and State Budget Officer for the state of North Carolina. He was a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, elected to the position by the North Carolina Legislature. He was the Chair for the Budget Committee and was a trustee of Davidson College and of the North Carolina School of the Arts. He served as a professional parliamentarian for approximately thirty days each year since 1965. He was Parliamentarian of the National Education Association and a number of its state affiliates. He was the Parliamentarian for the National Democratic Party and its Democratic National Conventions from 1976 through 1996. In addition to his many achievements, he was also the author of Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order. He was a member of the Carolina Yacht Club and the Charleston Club. He was a former Vestryman with Grace Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Martha of Orlando, FL and a son, Marshall of Moncure, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of SC, 409 King St., Ste #300, Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting the Stuhr website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Hugh Cannon

28 Entries

Billie Lawrence

February 1, 2005

Jo, I just learned of Hugh's death. It is so sad for all of us to lose such a warm gentle man. I continue to refer to his Guide and am honored to have served as his podium assistant in parlimentary procedure.

Jo, I look forward to your finishing your fine book and stand ready to read/edit a re-write. Just tuck your manuscript under your arm and come to Boston.

Solveiga Unger

January 7, 2005

The family and friends of Hugh Cannon have lost a true gentleman. I got to know Hugh through my interest in parliamentary procedure and the parliamentary world has lost a scholar, teacher and friend. We will all miss him.

Billy Lyles

January 6, 2005

As Godfather to my youngest child, Hugh has been a very special and trusted friend to the Lyles family. I will sorely miss him and his wise counsel. God bless this kind and gentle soul.

Sid Baker

January 6, 2005

Mr. Cannon was a great man of impeccable character, fortitude, and knowledge. I have often referenced his book and the advice he shared with me on many different occasions. He was a friend to all who had the pleasure and honor to know him. My sincere condolences to the family.

Cindy Ritoch

January 6, 2005

Dearest Jo,

I was very saddened to hear of Hugh's passing. I am grateful that I had the chance to meet him. His contributions have been many and our community will miss him. My heart goes out to you and his family.

Roumillat's Family

January 6, 2005

We are so shocked and sorry to hear of Hughs passing. He was always such a nice man and we will remember him forever. Regards Roumillat's Family

Shirley Brodbeck

January 6, 2005

From a parliamentary friend who shares the same birth date as Hugh. May God hold you in His arms and bring comfort as you celebrate Hugh's graduation into eternal life.

The Rev. Ted Lewis

January 6, 2005

Dear Jo Anne and Family,

My wife and I send our deepest sympathy to you. May Almighty God comfort you and strengthen you in the days ahead. Hugh sat next to me for two years on the Charleston County School Board, and we conferred on several items to further the education of our children, and that is what serving entails. God Bless you.

skip turner

January 6, 2005

MR C WILL BE MISSED BY FRIENDS,FAMILY AND ALL OF US AT PALMETTO FORD. GREAT MAN GREAT WISDOM

Tanya Weisner

January 5, 2005

I am so sorry for the loss of Hugh. He was a wonderful, kind person. I feel very fortunate to have known him and will miss him greatly.

Rob Weisner

January 5, 2005

JoAnne and Family,

I was saddened to hear of Hugh's passing, and my heart goes out to each and every one of you. During the past few years there were several occassions that I had the opportunity to talk with Hugh, and to get to know him. I will remember him as being a genuine and kind man. We will all miss Hugh.

Katherine Brennand

January 5, 2005

Hugh's graciousness, charm and intellect will be missed so much. We are less without him. Condolences to Jo and to Hugh's family and friends.

Trudie Gethers-Dukes

January 5, 2005

Jo,

My heart is saddened by the death of Hugh. He was a dear friend who will truly be missed. I extend to you and your family my sincere condolences.

Sue and Andy Jaysnovitch

January 5, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, JoAnn, in your time of sorrow. You have many happy memories of your years together and we have many happy memories of the two of you and your great and immense love for each other. We love you and loved Hugh. Let us know if we can be of any assistance to you, JoAnn.

Your cousins, Andy and Sue

Hattie Jones

January 5, 2005

JoAnne,

Our deepest sympathy. Hugh will be greatly missed.

Hattie and Cindy

Ann Rempel, PRP, CPP-T

January 5, 2005

Hugh Cannon was a kind and intelligent man who contributed much to the world of parliamentarians. He will always be remembered for his generous spirit, his charm, and his wisdom. I feel privileged to have known Hugh, and extend condolences to JoAnne and family.

Bob Murphy

January 5, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Hugh's family. I will miss his gentle counsel.

Bob Murphy

Former President

Massachusetts Teachers association

Susan Weisner-Gray

January 5, 2005

JoAnne,

I am so sorry for your loss. Tanya

is so fond of Hugh and you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. If there is anything you need please call. We love you. Susan & Tanya.

Edward Weber

January 5, 2005

Hugh will be missed by his many friends and by parlaimentarians everywhere. Our most sincere condolences.

Marjorie and Dick Weber

Mary D. Smith, PRP

January 5, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the Cannon family. Hugh was a friend and colleague and will be missed by all parliamentarians who knew him.

bill pappas

January 5, 2005

We'll miss him here at Palmetto Ford. He was a kind and gentle man.

Samuel J Gales RP

January 5, 2005

I emphathize with Hugh's survivors; my sadness at the end of life of Hugh is great.

John Seiler

January 5, 2005

Our thoughts are with you Jo Ann. We worked together at Rivers Middle back in the old days.

Ms. Judy Ann Legare

January 5, 2005

Joe Anne, May God continue to Bless and Keep you during your time of Bereavement. Keep your hand in GOD'S hand and he will see you through. Ms. Judy Ann legare & Family (River's Middle School(1998-2001)

Robert Creech

January 5, 2005

Hugh will be missed by over 2 million members of the NEA for whom he provided the highest of professional service for many years and for some the dearest of friendship.

michelle Murphy

January 5, 2005

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Hugh Cannon, especially his lovely wife Jo.

He was such a kind, thoughtful and extremely helpful man.

My heart is saddened by such a great loss.

God Bless.

Greg Robinson Sr

January 5, 2005

Mr Cannon,served the school board well.He will be greatly missed.God Bless to the Family.

Rudolph Cannon

January 5, 2005

We were first cousins

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