James Lewis Cannon

August 21, 1928 - November 10, 2014

James Lewis Cannon James Lewis Cannon, 86, of Bristol, Tennessee passed away on November 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Geneva, AL on August 21, 1928, a son of the late Ernest and Fannie Hines Cannon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Cannon; and a brother, Jack Cannon. James graduated from Tennessee High School in 1948 and later attended King College and East Tennessee State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Afterward James dedicated himself to educating others and served in both the Virginia and Tennessee school systems. From 1964 through 1988 he taught at Tennessee High School. James was ever the intellectual and fluent in seven languages. He embraced science but loved the arts. His favorite pastimes were reading and listening to classical music. James is survived by his sisters, Joanne Necessary and husband Eddie, Ruby V. Qualls and husband Bill and Alice L. Trivett and husband George; brother, Robert W. Cannon; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the Heritage Chapel of Memories in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, TN. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 3:00 pm. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mr. Cannon and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. (276) 669-6141.