Palestine High School Alumni Association

06 / 23 / 1974  –  09 / 15 / 2003

Patrick Tate “Cannon” Dyess, 29, died at Brenham State School.

He was born June 23, 1974 in Houston to Pat Cannon Dyess and Dean Dyess.

Mr. Dyess moved to Palestine in 1980. He attended Palestine schools and graduated in 1995.

He was a member of Christ Community Church. He enjoyed Special Olympics and summer camp. His hobbies were movies and music. He loved to talk, laugh and dance. More important than his achievements was his unconditional love for his family. In return he was dearly loved by family and friends.

Mr. Dyess moved to Brenham State School in May, 2003. He was employed at Blue Bell Creameries. Patrick was an excellent worker and loved his job.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pat and Jim Cannon, and Bill and Avis Dyess, uncle, Jack Cannon.

Mr. Dyess is survived by his mother, Pat Cannon; father, Dean Dyess of Buffalo; brother, Darrell Cannon; sister-in-law, Jodi “Eady” Cannon; nieces, Kayla, Kara, Katelyn and Kortney Cannon and Danielle McClinton of Oakwood; and loving niece, Ember Gentry of Gatesville.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Christ Community Church with the Rev. Robert Roper officiating.

Donations may be made in Patrick’s name to Brenham State School, 2001 Texas 365, Brenham, Texas 77833.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-16-2003