6/30/1948 – 1/15/2017
Wake: Friday (1/27/2017)5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 AM ( 1/28/2017 ) at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church – 1809 North 23rd Street Omaha, Ne.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel
4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600
www.RoederMortuary.com
8/18/1951 – 1/17/2017
Charles Ray Cannon was born to the late Charles and Porrine Cannon, on August 18, 1951 in Noxapater, Mississippi. He was the oldest of eleven Children. Ray relocated to Omaha, Nebraska with his parents. He graduated from Tech High School in 1969. It was in 1970, that he met and later married, the love of his life, Rose, together until his passing. In 1975, he started his thirty-year career as a laborer at the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Company. While working, Ray would go on to receive several rewards and recognition for being a valued employee. In his spare time, Ray enjoyed building and racing cars. Ray also repaired and donated bikes to the Boy Scouts of America. On January 17, 2017 Ray was called home to be with his parents and his sister Pauline. He is survived by his wife Rose, three children; Colleen, Charles Ray and Christeena (Ramon); thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brothers; James(Shan) of Sioux City, Iowa, Roosevelt (Stephanie) of Aurora, Colorado, Tony(Desiree), Joseph(Rosetta), Thomas(Aretha), Robert(Tanika), and Maurice, sisters; Mary(Michael), Karen(Chuck), all of Omaha, NE. a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends. Ray had a special bond with his Sister-in-Law Debi, and her children: Sheri, Jamie, Kimberly, Jaqueline and James. Ray will forever be remembered for the loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and the dear friend that he was to all. He always went the extra mile to do anything he could for his family and will be missed. Wake: 5PM-7PM Thursday(1/26/2017) at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel Funeral Service 1:00PM (1/27/2017) Friday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church 5501 N. 50th Street Interment Mount Hope Cemetery
2/16/1925 – 1/21/2017
Born to Walter A. and Irene Altha (Reynolds) Bennett, Walt lived most of his life in Omaha. He attended Vinton gradeschool and South HS; graduating from Milford HS in 1943. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Corp and trained as a B-17 pilot. He entered NU after WWII and completed his degree in dentistry in 1954. He married the love of his life, Betty P. Galloway, on 11/21/54. They were married 62 years and raised 3 children: Janet Kauk (Bruce), John Bennett (Mary Lynn) and Sherry Hubbard (Perry). He was a wonderful role model of fatherhood, workmanship, citizenship and faith for his children, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Betty preceded him in death on November 30, 2016. They shared interests in family and friends, travel, bridge, golf and volunteerism. Cherished days in his life were his Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2008, time at the family’s cabin at Cedar Creek and watching NU football. Walt was an Omaha dentist for 33 years. He loved his profession and was an active member of International College of Dentists, Nebraska and Omaha Dental Societies, Creighton U. Dental Clinic, Lutheran Hospital Board, NE State Dental Ethics Committee and various study clubs. He served his community well with 60-year memberships in Central Presbyterian Church, Kiwanis and Masonic organizations. Walt was also a Shrine Greeter. Memorial Service: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 12:00 noon with reception to follow at First Presbyterian Church, 216 S. 34th St., Omaha, NE 68131 Memorials suggested to NU Foundation School of Dentistry Scholarship fund, Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000
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Johnny Ray Brown was born January 24, 1954 in Tyler, Texas to the union of late Leola C. Erwin and Willie Bob Brown. He was called home January 14, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his brother Arttie D. Brown and daughter-in-law Toiya Brown.
Johnny graduated class of 1972 from Central High School in Omaha Nebraska. Soon after he entered the United States Military Service as Active duty Nave Officer in 1972. During his enlistment he earned several honorable mentions and medals to include: National Defense Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. January 1st 1978, Johnny became a Navy Reserve. Prior to exiting the service Johnny had his beautiful daughter Danyail Drew Sanders to Lavaine Drew.
November 1st 1975, through the matrimony with Sharon K Phelps the two would later create their two amazing sons: Renault J Brown (Toot) and Malachi J Brown.
Johnny had a great uplifting spirit about him and had numerous hobbies to include cooking, reading, fishing, baseball, boxing and one of his all time favorites: Dominos. He always had a bright smile that could change anyone’s day. His personality was loud and humerous with his favorite punch line being “You aint shit!”, and “You aint no authority!”, as he continued to smile.
Johnny Ray Brown is survived by one daughter and two sons: Danyail Drew (Antoine) Sanders from Mckinney Tx, Renault J Brown (Toot), and Malachi (Nicole) Brown. He leaves behind nine grandchildren: Cole Drew (21), Me’Khia Beasley (18), Zhauntel Gamble (17), Malachi Jr (17), ReJon Brown (17), K’mouri Brown (11), Zhane’ Brown (11), Renault Jr (10), K’Zaryah TaHiry Brown (3). His brother Billy Ray (Lynn)Brown, sisters: Carolyn (Lewis) Prescott, Rita Brown, Sarah (Lionel) Smith. As well as a host of nieces, nephews and the rest of his family and friends.
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