Jack E. Cannon, born in Dallas County Texas, passed away at his home in Bayfield, CO on October 31, 2016, he was 79. Jack and his wife, Anna, raised their children in Albuquerque, NM. Once Jack retired, they moved to Bayfield, CO, where they enjoyed life in the cool pines. Jack enjoyed working on multiple committees and projects, including "Friends of the Library", in Bayfield; Enchanted Forest Homeowners Association; "Firewise" and EFE Committee. While at the Sandia Labs, he would volunteer at the public schools to teach science and solar energy. He also loved being a pilot and sailing. He enjoyed the forest that he lived in. First and foremost he loved his family, including his beloved wife Anna and friends and his dog, Tinkerbell. Jack was proceeded in death by his loving wife Anna, parents Horace and Bernice, brother Michael Allen who passed at infancy, grandfather Jeremiah Cannon, and grandmother Leitha M. King. His great grandfather was Robert Edward Cannon son of James who was the son of Wiley Cannon. He is survived by 3 daughters: Debra (Dennis) Forbes of Nashua, NH; Linda Cannon (Ronny Manus) of Edgewood, NM and Theresa (Michael, Jr.) Hackett; 6 grandchildren: Jeff, Ryan and Kyle Forbes of Nashua, NH; Shauna (Chandler) Montgomery, of Roswell, NM; Melissa (Jimmie) Williams, of Roswell, NM; Michael Hackett, III; and 5 great grandchildren: Jayton, Lucas and Carly Montgomery; Jace and Jackson Williams, all of Roswell, NM. There will be a memorial service at the Bayfield Library on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9AM - 11AM. Services in Albuquerque will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Jack has requested to make donations to a local food bank of your choosing.