Coach Michael Franklin "Mickey" Cannon, 72 of Atmore, AL passed away May 8, 2021 in Atmore, AL. He was born on July 24, 1948 in Andalusia, AL  to the late Franklin McNeal Cannon and Mary Tom Johnson Cannon. He was a graduate of Escambia County High School in Atmore earned a Bachelor's Degree from Livingston College, Master's Degree from Troy University, received his counselor certification from University of South Alabama and retired from Costal Alabama Community College. He coached for 45 years winning 5 state championships  and was named baseball coach of the year in both Alabama and Florida. Coach Cannon only had one losing season in his coaching career. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore.

He is survived by his wife, Lee Dickinson Cannon of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Melissa Cannon (Shane) Knockemus of Montgomery, AL and his son, Michael Franklin (Misty) Cannon, Jr. of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Steve Cannon of Brewton, AL and Mark Cannon of East Brewton, AL; five grandchildren, Erin Terrell, Emma Terrell, Tripp Cannon, Ella Rose Cannon and Kaylie Curtis.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Andy Gartman officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Bernard Peacock, David Nolin, Allen Smith, Matthew Sloop, Randall Barnett and Jason Barnett.

Honorary pallbearers will Mike Franklin, Floyd Adams, Gary Watson, Fritz Currie and Frank Walker.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Atmore "More Than Bricks" Fund or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.