Roscoe G. "Rocky" Cannon, age 92, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, July 24, 2017 at Lakes of Sylvania. He was born on August 1, 1924 to Charles and Gladys (Joy) Cannon in Toledo. Rocky was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during WWII. He was employed Graphic Arts Corporation for over 50 years before retiring. Rocky loved fishing, dogs and taking his grandsons to hockey games when they were young.
Rocky is survived by his loving daughter, Suzanne (Robert) Blossom; grandsons, Aaron (Andrea) and Jason (Michelle) Cannon; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Nylah, Lee and Glenn Cannon; sister-in-law, Mardell Zidarin; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Cannon; son, Glenn Cannon; infant daughter, Linda Marie Cannon; and siblings, Lucille Laskey, Lester and Bernie Cannon.
The family will receive guests on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 2 – 6:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Memorial Services beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider ProMedica Hospice.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all of the staff and caregivers with ProMedica Hospice for all of their love and support given to Rocky and our family through this difficult time.
To leave a special message for Rocky or for his family, please visit the guestbook below.