"Bubba" was a good and courageous man, who was well respected by his friends and colleagues. He was an avid fisherman and a die-hard Saints fan, Bubba had a passion for cooking and had even been accepted into Louisiana Culinary Institute but decided to pursue his career as an instrumentation technician/ draftsman with Emerson Controls. He spent 33 wonderful years on this earth but God saw fit to call him home on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Caitlyn Marie "Tater Bug" Cannon, Madison Leigh "Mattie Lou" Cannon, and Gene Lavalle "B.G." Cannon, III; parents, Gene and Beverly Newman Cannon; sister, Candace Cannon "Candy" Alfarran and husband, Luai Alfarran and their children Gabrielle Marie "Gabbie" Samson and Sanad Luai "Doodie" Alfarran; and maternal grandfather, D.C. Newman, Jr.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and other family members. Preceeded in death by his maternal grandmother, Beverly Armstrong Newman and paternal grandparents, Gene L. and Gloria Ruth Lancaster Cannon; uncles, Daniel Calvin "Danny" Newman, III, Ronnie James Palmer and John David Cannon and a second cousin, McKenzie Nicole Courtney. Visiting will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, Friday, December 28th from 5 pm until 8 pm and Saturday, December 29th from 11 am until religious services at 1 pm conducted by his uncle, Rev. Kelly Courtney. He will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be David Newman, Jonathan Courtney, Daniel Courtney, Jeremy Rist, Brian Posey and Stephen Wurst. He was a member of Healing Place Church and through his faith he may have lost his life, but through organ donation he was able to give the gift of life for other families. Anyone that would like to help with the funeral expenses, please send donations to D.C. Newman, Jr., 1759 Stuart Avenue, Baton Rouge, 70808. An online guest registry is available at www.rabenhorst.com
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hey dad its your son i miss you very much
gene cannon 3
Family
August 29, 2023
January 9, 2013
Bubba so sad to see you go so soon. Your memory will always be in my heart.
jeremy
December 29, 2012
Gene, what you and I shared will live on with me. Until we meet again I love and miss you my baby boo
Nikki
December 28, 2012
so very sorry to learn of your loss--my God watch over you and your family charlene/charlie
December 27, 2012
Gene, Beverly and family i am deeply saddened by the loss of Bubba. May God hold all of you ever so gently in his loving arms. May you find peace in knowing that you will see him again.
December 27, 2012
Beverly, May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow!
Laura Laub
December 27, 2012
Gene, Beverly and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charlie and Charlene Waller
December 27, 2012
Gene and Beverly you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael nad Theresa Davenport
December 26, 2012
Mr. Gene and Ms. Beverly, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Our family is sending you heartfelt condolences.
The Potter Family
December 26, 2012
Soooo sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all and you are in my prayers!
Farrah David
December 26, 2012
R.I.P Gene. You left us too soon. You will be remembered and missed by many.
Stephen Nelson
December 26, 2012
Gene and Beverly, you are in our prayers along with your entire family. May "the peace that surpasses all understanding" be yours in the Lord. We love you, Bryon and Jeri Howell
Bryon Howell
December 26, 2012
I was very saddened to hear about Bubba. May the sorrow you feel in your heart be lightened by the Love that surrounds you.
Peace and Love be with you,
Sage Fails
Sage Fails
December 26, 2012
I offer my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Bubba's family. May he rest in peace and be a guardian angel for his family and friends.
Jane McConnell
December 26, 2012
With deepest sympathy. Find comfort in the memories and the family and friends.BR. La
December 26, 2012
May you find peace in our Lord's loving arms.
God Bless you and your family.
Peggy
Peggy Cook
December 26, 2012
We pray that the Lord sends comfort, courage, and strength to the family at this time.
The French Family
December 26, 2012
You were the most loving and passionate man and father to my child. I love you so much and i will miss you dearly. You were my beat friend and my rock. I will see you when it is my time. Until then watch over us and keep us safe. I love you SD!
raynelle Bouquet
December 25, 2012
You were the bestfriend anyone could ask for. You always kept me laughing. You will be missed. I love you!!
Nyssa Guidry
December 25, 2012
you could always make me laugh and you will be missed dearly.
Rebekah Powell
December 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Gene, Mrs. Beverly, Candy and the kids.
GOD please wrap your arms around each and every one of them.
Madison, Aunt Mandy loves you.
Rest in peace Gene "Bubba"
Mandy Carter~Barnett
December 25, 2012
You were a great friend and I will never forget you.
Kristi Rinaldo
December 24, 2012
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