Guy Cannon

Guy Eugene Cannon, age 77 of Newcastle, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born June 7, 1948 in Jena, Louisiana, he was the 2nd of 4 children born to Alton “Red” Cannon and Beverly Marie (Flynn) Cannon. He was raised in Georgetown, LA and attended school there, graduating from Georgetown Highschool in 1967. He then attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA before answering the call in service to his country. Guy joined the United States Air Force on October 1, 1968, and upon graduation from Technical School, was sent to Vance AFB in Enid, OK, where he worked as a Life Support/Survival Instructor and later supervisor. Just prior to his discharge, Guy was assigned to Forbes AFB in Topeka, KS. By 1973, he had returned to Vance AFB where he began his Civil Service career as a warehouse worker and stocker for the Base Commissary. He continued his service in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, and became a Supervisor of Air Crew Life Support in 1978. This same year, on July 28th, he married the love of his life, Diana Lynn Housh in Newcastle, and they made their home there. In 1984, Guy was promoted to SMSgt. He retired after more than 34 total years of dedicated service. When he wasn’t working, Guy liked to play tennis, loved camping and always enjoyed a day of fishing. He was an avid sports fan, and particularly his LSU Tigers and he spent many a night coaching his boys in baseball while they were growing up. Guy was a man of great faith and a longtime and faithful member of the Newcastle First Baptist Church. He served as Usher Chairman for many years, and taught Sunday School. He cherished Diana, his children and was never happier than the day he became Pa. He loved spoiling his grandson, Barrett, raising calves, and supporting the Veteran’s Corner by helping other veterans. He will be dearly missed! He was preceded in death by: his parents, Alton “Red” and Beverly Cannon; his brother, Jimmy Cannon and Brother-in-law, Kenny “Bear” Housh. Guy is survived by: his loving wife, Diana Cannon of the home; daughter, Michelle Cresswell of Broken Arrow, OK; sons, Brad Cannon and wife Amber and Ryan Cannon, all of Newcastle; his mother-in-law, Dolorus Housh of Newcastle; sister Carolyn Oliver and husband Terry Georgetown, LA; brother, Robert Cannon and wife Sherry of Baton Rouge, LA; 2 brothers-in-law, Stan Housh and wife Dian of Yukon, OK and David Housh of Newcastle; His pride and joy, grandchildren, Barrett Cannon, Brooklynne Colbert, Zaiden Colbert, Drew Hanks and Eli Wyatt Beck ; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Newcastle First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Newcastle Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you consider donating to the Veteran’s Corner or “Living The Vision” at the First Baptist Church in Newcastle.

Guy Cannon

June 7, 1948 - September 27, 2025