Mr. Gregory Michael Cannon, 68, of Valdese, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at UNC Medical Center-Chapel Hill, following a period of declining health.
Greg was born on July 14, 1956, in Burke County to the late Sebren Cannon and Hilda Poteat Cannon. He was formerly employed as an accountant in finance and was a longtime member of East Valdese Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Baker and a niece, Morgan Cannon.
Surviving is his beloved wife, Linda L. Cannon of the home, one son, Christopher Cannon and wife Mekenzie of Hayesville, NC, and granddaughter Stella Kate Cannon. Also surviving is a brother, Douglas Cannon and wife Elizabeth, and a niece, Chesley Bailey.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at East Valdese Baptist Church with Rev. Preston Stainback and Rev. Ken Gillen officiating. Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
Memorials may be sent East Valdese Baptist Church, Children’s Camp Fund, 101 Eldred St. SE, Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Canon family.
I am sending you my condolences on the loss of your dear husband. He was such a Godly man and demonstrated that through the life he lived. May you treasure the precious memories with Greg. Just know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ❤️🙏
Greg was a wonderful person. I remember him from school. He was a gentleman even then. He will be missed.
A special person who always treated everyone with kindness. He will be missed.
My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’ve have had the distinct blessing to get to know Greg and Linda during the last four years. I’ve only heard from others who knew him before his declining health, what a humble and kind man he was serving his church at EVBC. The evidence of this being the work of Jesus Christ in has life was powerfully demonstrated to me as I got to visit with Greg several times in his home and during his hospitalization. Greg faithfully exhibited that same kindness and humility I had heard about but with in the context of his own suffering. Greg continued to love those around him even as his own body was going through tremendous pain. Linda equally demonstrated Christ’s love for her husband caring for him continually where ever he had to go. What a powerful testimony to power of our Lord Jesus and the Spirit He gives to all who will repent of sin and believe, trusting in Jesus’ Righteousness to save them. Greg’s life certainly magnified our Lord Jesus. Thank you Jesus for sharing Greg’s life with us. Praying for you Linda, Christopher, Mekenzie and Stella and the rest of Greg’s family as you navigate through Greg’s passing until the day we see him again in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Greg is celebrating today in heaven! My thoughts and prayers ae with you, Linda, as you go through the days ahead.
My sincere condolences to you and your family during this time of Greg’s passing. He is in the arm’s of our Lord now and is healed. Prayers to everyone during this time.
Linda I pray for God’s comfort for you And your dear family. Your husband was a kind gentleman whose love for his family and The Lord will not be forgotten.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you peace. Greg was a wonderful man he will be missed. He was such a friendly and gentle man.
Greg was a wonderfull classmate. He was always polite and very kind. He will forever be remembered. So sorry for the loss of Greg. Do not dwell on how he died. Rejoice in how he lived!
Greg was a classmate and we attended church together growing up. Indeed, he was always kind, and a gentleman, but also had a great sense of humor. His laughter was contagious. He will be missed by many, and I extend my sympathy to the family. God bless and bring you comfort.
Greg was a classmate at Valdese High and a good friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a true gentleman. I know he was a godly man and I’m certain he was a wonderful husband and father. We missed him at our class reunion. I’m certain he is retesting in the arms of Jesus now. God bless each of you, his family, and may he comfort you in your grief.