William Harshel “Bill” McGannon, 75, of Cumming passed away Thursday September 19, 2013 following a long illness. Born July 7, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harshel and Mary McGannon, he had lived in Forsyth County for the past 15 years having moved from Tucker. Mr. McGannon was a retired pilot for Delta Air Lines and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle McGannon. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Sueann Curtis McGannon; son and daughter in law, Michael and Jennifer McGannon; daughter and son in law, Mary and Robert Jenkins; four grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. At his request, Mr. McGannon was cremated and private memorial services will be held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Burn Unit of the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3095. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.