Wilbert Cann

A retired cemetery grounds and maintenance supervisor at Resthaven Gardens of Memory for 52 years 1955-2007, he died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at 9:50 p.m. at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 72 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Monday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by Bishop Gregory Cooper. Interment in the Cann Family Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Doris M. Cann; three daughters, Marilyn Cann, Linda S. Griffin and LoLita A. Forbes; two sons, Wilbert M. Cann and Floyd L. Smith Sr.; three sisters, Kenner Lockett, Freddie Thomas and Shirley Tillotson; and two brothers, William Cann Sr. and Henry Cann. Preceded in death by his father, Richard Cann Jr.; mother, Lacy S. Barrett; grandfather, Ernest Scott; and grandmother, Onner Johnson.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Sunday, August 24, 2008
26pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Monday, August 25, 2008
10am

Cemetery

Cann Cemetery
Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA  70816