Paul David Cannons age 59 of Rochester passed away September 29, 2012 at St. Cloud Hospital. He was born May 5, 1953 in St. Paul, MN the son of Charles & Mary (Ylvisaker) Cannons Sr. He grew up in the Twin Cities and moved to Rochester in 1974. He married Kathleen (Katie) Gurney on July 29, 1978 in White Bear Lake, MN. He loved camping, boating, and family trips, he always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He worked at Northwest Camper in Byron, MN for 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Katie of Rochester, and his three children: Tiffany, David, and Brian Cannons all of Rochester, a grandson: Carson Mueller of Rochester, his father Charles Cannons Sr. of Oak Hill, FL, a sister: Jeanne (Roger) Quammen of Oak Hill, FL his mother-in-law: Lois Gurney of White Bear Lake, MN and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, an infant brother, his grandparents, and his father-in-law. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes, burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Friday and one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home.