Harold Gene Cannon
June 2, 1937 ~ December 2, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Harold Gene Cannon, 75, of Liberty Rd., Candler, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Charles H. "Charlie" and June Burgess Cannon. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Joe Cannon.
Mr. Cannon was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. Cannon is survived by his wife, Vava Jean Rogers Cannon; a daughter, Donna Cox and her husband, Jeff; grandchildren Jonathan McCain and wife Brittany, Wendy McCain, Jacob Cox, and Grace Cox; great-granddaughter Sadie McCain; sisters Dorothy "Dot" Cannon, Nancy Penley and husband Kenneth, Carolyn Ray and husband Bruce, Sara Penley and husband Ernie; brothers Bill Cannon and wife Lila, Johnnie Cannon, Robert Cannon, Michael Cannon, and Sam Cannon and wife Deborah; and an uncle, John Burgess.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dennis Thurman officiating. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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Vava, We are so sorry to hear that Harold passed away. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. You and Harold were a very wonderful couple who certainly were devoted to one another and it won’t be easy for you, but the Lord will give you the strength.
Vava & family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers in the passing of your loved one. Harold was a very special person that loved his family, the Lord and his church. He was always sharing the scripture in our S.S. Class. We will always cherish his beautiful smile. May God give you peace as you face the days ahead. Love, Joe and Linda Austin Up to 1000 characters
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Vava and Donna, We were so sorry to hear about Harold’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Vava, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dear Vava,
We are saddeded to hear of Harolds passing. We will miss him. He was such an inspriation to everyone in our Sunday School class. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Let us know if we can help in any way no matter how small. We love you.
Love and prayers,
Larry and Nikki Haney
Vava we are sorry to hear about Harold. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Vava & Family,
You and the family are in my thoughts
and prayers in the lost of Harold.He
deserves a special award and recogni
tion from JESUS our dear LORD.
GOD BLESS and
Christian Love,
Vava and family,
so sorry to read about Harold in the paper. He came to our family reunion last year and really enjoyed him self. guess he told you about me. I have never met you but have heard so many nice things about you, I feel as if i do know you. I planned to call you soon. Want you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Thinking about you during this difficult time, Prayerfully, Frances & Tony Hensley
Vava and Family, I know that this can not be an easy time for you and my heart breaks for you Vava. Harold was such a wonderful Christian man and one that really knew his Bible. We are blessed to have been able to share our lives and our fellowship with such a good man. He will be missed in our Sunday School Class. I do know that when things happen like this I know that God will carry you until you are able to go on. He is my rock and my sheild, and I know that it won’t be easy. I love you Vava, and know that my prayers and my love are there when you need them. May God hold you in His arms, and comfort you. Love Karen Mathews
so sorry for the loss of your loved one and my prayers and thoughts are with you. i am a childhood friend of the cannon family.
John and Robert I am very sorry to hear Harold has passed away our thoughts and prayers are with you .If there is anything I can do for your family please let me know .God Bless all of you .
Mike & Family, I was saddened to hear about your Brother. Praying for your comfort and peace during this time. May The Lord lift you up, and sustain you.
In Christ, Dottie B.
Dear Vava, Donna and Family Member,
My heart was truly saddened to learn that Harold completed his time on Earth. He was a kind, loving man whose physical presence will be greatly missed, but his spiritual presence will linger on.
I’m sure Heaven was enriched with his arrival.
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love to all.
Clara Wersterfer
Vava, Donna and Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy in the lost of your loved one.
I have many good memories years ago at Emma Baptist Church, Harold was a very good Sunday School teacher, Mike & I was in his class. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dianne
Dear Cannon Family:
I wish to express my thoughts for the family and prayers as you go through the loss of your loved one. It is truly hard.
Vava and Donna, I would like to to say how much I respected Harold. I know he is home now and as much as you will miss him, you can rejoice in that. Our prayers will be with you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort during this time.