William Derwood Cann Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Monroe, Ouachita Parish Louisiana, USA | |
| In office October 1978 – April 1979 | |
| Preceded by | W. L. "Jack" Howard |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. "Bob" Powell |
| Member of the Monroe City School Board | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1919 Esperance Plantation Ouachita Parish |
| Died | July 12, 2010 (aged 90) Monroe, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Arabella Bancroft Cann |
| Children | Vada Montgomery Arabella Cann |
| Alma mater | Ouachita Parish High School University of Louisiana at Monroe |
| Occupation | United States Army officer Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army United States Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1943–1956 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Derwood Cann Jr. (September 12, 1919 – July 12, 2010), was a World War II lieutenant colonel who subsequently became a college professor, manufacturing executive, and the interim mayor of Monroe in Ouachita Parish in northeastern Louisiana.