Carl Cecil Cannon (Chum) 70, passed away among friends on October 20, 2019 at Grace Living Center in Jenks, Oklahoma. Chum was born on June 15, 1949 to the late Howard Theodore Cannon, Sr. and Faun Monika Miller in Mattoon, WI. Chum enjoyed having a blast with his friends, and visits from family and was proud of his Stockbridge-Munsee roots.
After high school, Chum attended the Institute for American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM. He was an avid artist having his work featured in various art shows.
From IAIA, Chum joined the United States Navy, retiring after 19 years of service, doing tours to Puerto Rico, Azores, Persian Gulf. After retiring from the Navy, Chum chose to reside in the Tulsa, OK area.
Chum was a proud CASA Volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate). CASA Volunteers were appointed by judges to advocate for a child's best interest in court, due to abuse and neglect.
Chum is survived by his children: Jason Scott and Canna LeeAnn Rowell, California. Further survived by his brothers: Melvin, Lawrence, KS, Curtis, Geeen Bay, WI, Benjamin, Oneida, WI, and George Pound, WI and his sisters: Jerelyn Green Bay, WI and Roberta Oneida. WI. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Thank you to Good Shepherd Hospice and Grace Living Center for the kind loving care of our brother.
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