David "Papa D" Cannonier

David Emanuel Cannonier went home to be with his Lord the morning of September 23, 2010, at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, at the age of 44 years, 6 months and 7 days. David was born in the parish of St. George on the island of St. Kitts. When he was a young boy, David was adopted by James Montgomery and Christianna Diana (Payne) Cannonier. David’s dad, James, and his brother, Kendall Douglas Cannonier preceded him in death. After graduating from high school, David went to work at the Pueblo grocery store, where he was employed until he moved to St. Robert, Missouri. For the last several years, David has worked for EDP in the dining facilities at Ft. Leonard Wood, and was currently a shift leader. His co-workers will miss him greatly. On March 15, 2002, in Pulaski County, Missouri, David was united in marriage with the love of his life, Odalie (Alexander). David and Odalie shared many happy memories together. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife: Odalie; his mother: Christianna Cannonier of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; four children: Chester Leader of St. Robert, Missouri, Camesha Williams-Greenidge and husband, SP4 Theo, stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington, Camilla Williams-Kirkman and husband, Demetrius of Waynesville, Missouri and Cheston Williams of Tulsa, Oklahoma; the light of his life, his four grandchildren who will miss their “Papa D”: Zikia, Zane and Zavier Woods and Nakhia Kirkman; brothers-in-law: Pastor Adam Alexander and wife, Anna, SFC Ray Blash and wife, Beverley and PO6 Carl Christopher; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. David was a faithful, active member of the Victorious Ministries Church in St. Robert. H was blessed with an extraordinary soul whose light shone brightly, and this was evident to everyone he met. David was a positive role model for his family, co-workers, friends and church family, but he would want us all to remember, “ I Told You……It’s All Good!” A celebration of life service was held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 30, 2010 in the Victorious Ministries Church of St. Robert, MO with Bishop Marcus L. Davis officiating. Pianist Courtney Hickman accompanied Soloist Valarie Harris as she sang “Falling in Love With Jesus” and “Jesus Is the Best Thing…”. Pastor Adam Alexander gave a beautiful tribute on behalf of the family and several friends recalled their wonderful memories of David. Elder Sheba Blanks read the acknowledgements and the obituary. Serving as escorts were Adam Alexander, SFC Ray Blash, Chester Leader, Cheston Williams, SPC Theo Greenidge, Rudolph Dunlop, Jr., Shiquan Alexander and Demetrius Kickman. Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

David "Papa D" Cannonier

March 16, 1966 - September 23, 2010