Raymond Lyle Cannon, 68, of Holton, KS, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at his home, with family by his side. He was born May 22, 1952 in Axtell, KS, the son of Donald Francis and Viola Maxine (Shuler) Cannon.

Raymond graduated from Wetmore High School in 1972. He worked for United Corporation in Topeka, Rockwell International in Atchison, Essex Wire in Pauline and BMB (Alamo) in Holton as a welder. Raymond also took pride in being an instructor for Hunter’s Safety in Jackson County for many years.

He married Nancy Susan Mick on July 7, 1972 in Holton; they celebrated over 48 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy of the home; daughter, Jennifer Crawshaw (James) of Topeka, KS; 2 sons, Jeremy Cannon of Holton, KS and Jeffrey Cannon (Anna) of Holton, KS; sister, Darlene Cannon of Goff, KS; 13 grandchildren, Jesse, Colby, Chase, Logan, Baily, Wyatt, Daniel, Julia, Samuel, Nathan, Emmalee, Carson and Amelia; 2 great-grandchildren, Josiah and Jaycee and “one on the way” and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Viola Cannon, sister, Donna Jean Johnsen and 3 brothers, Calvin, Carl and Richard Cannon.

 Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow at the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Raymond Cannon Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.