Gerald Jerome Cannon Sr was affectionately known as "Joe Coon". He was born 8/4/1960, to the late Barbara Jean and Dan Cannon Sr. Gerald was a devoted Partner, Father, Uncle, Brother, Grandfather and friend.

He received his education at Fort White Elementary. He moved to Homestead, FL after middle school. He attended Homestead Jr High and finished at Dade Sr High. He touched the lives of many people, everyone loved being around him. Throughout his life he was a hard worker and provider for his family. He had a passion for helping others, cooking, wild life, dominoes, and playing slot machines at the local convenience stores. He loved Western movies, and having family and friends over for cookouts and parties.

Gerald was proceeded in death by his son Gerald Jerome Cannon Jr (Deucey). He leaves to cherish a devoted lifelong Partner and fiancé Twila Williams, Malissia Faison (Homestead), Gerquita Cannon (Homestead), Jarrel Cannon (Homestead), Shakeira Reddick (Homestead), 5 Siblings; Gwendolyn Cannon (James) Homestead, Dan Cannon Jr (Pam) Fort White, Trudy Gibbs (Sarasota), Michelle Cannon (Bradenton), Dale Baity (Janice) Sarosota, he was proceeded in death by Kay Vonica Gibbs (Sarasota) 7 grandkids; Xavion, Kaela, Kyiah, Mauryah ,Maurice, Brandon and Janyila, a host of Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends.