[7] Cannon also served as Francis M. Lyman's secretary on a three-month trip to many nations along the Mediterranean and in the Middle East.

[7] From 1916 to 1925, Cannon served as president of the Pioneer Stake in Salt Lake City.

[8] In 1925, Cannon became the Presiding Bishop of the LDS Church, succeeding Charles W. Nibley.

In 1938, Cannon was released as Presiding Bishop and was succeeded by LeGrand Richards.

Cannon died in Salt Lake City from encephalomalacia, or softening of the brain.