WEST COLUMBIA - Funeral services for Lindy Cannon, 82, of West Columbia, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at State Street Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Tommy Pillow and Rev. Nathan Brown. Burial will follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of the Church and honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Men's Fellowship Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service in the church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to State Street Baptist Church Sunday School Department , 1420 State Street, Cayce, SC 29033 or a charity of one's choice.
Mr. Cannon passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Born in Saluda County, he was the son of the late Callie Eugene Cannon and Carrie Madeline Matthews Cannon. He was a member of State Street Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher for the Men's Fellowship Sunday School Class for many years. He retired from United States Air Force after twenty years of service. He then went on to later retire from Cigna Insurance Company. He was a York Rite Mason and was affiliated with several different Masonic Lodges. He was an avid gardener and deer hunter. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Vernelle W. Cannon of West Columbia; son, David Eugene Cannon (Melba) of Chapin; daughter, Susan M. Pye of Wagner; step-daughters, Linda Parker ( Jack) of Chapin, Sandra Hunter (Mark) of Chapin and Tammy Lucas (John) of West Columbia; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Mabus of Leesville and Kate Timmerman of Saluda. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clara Flynn Cannon and six brothers and three sisters.
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Vernelle (Mrs. Cannon),
Lindy, was my friend and was a really positive influence in my life at State Street. We often spoke at church and you two will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Joe and Marie Sylvester
May 10, 2011
Dear David and Melba' I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Cannon's passing. I will miss both of you and hope to keep in contact. Love, Marsha Martin
May 5, 2011
Vernelle and Family: Fran and I offer our deepest condolences in Lindy's passing. What a great man and "brother" in Christ. He is with the Lord now and smiling down on all of you. Fran and Frank Cornell
Frank Cornell
May 5, 2011
Dear David,
Della told me the news about your father. I have very special memories of your sweet dad especially all the good times we had at Oakwood so many years ago. Jim had a very close relationship with him over the years, and I remember your dad donating money to us many times while we lived in Spain. Those of us who have lost family members, and specifically our fathers, know how you are feeling and are praying for God's comfort and peace in these difficult days ahead. Remember how much he loves and cares for you. Keep clinging to His promises. He will never fail you.
Much love,
Marilyn Reed Prescott
Tianjin, China
PS. Please tell Mark and Sandra I send my love and prayers...and also Tammi...and Vernelle.
Marilyn Reed Prescott
May 3, 2011
David, your Dad was always very nice to me and funny, too. He used to visit me at work regularly when I worked at HardWarehouse Ace. I know he'll be missed by your family. May God provide comfort to you, your Mom and your family.
Summers Duffie
May 3, 2011
Vernelle and Family,
So sorry to hear of Lindy's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will be thinking of you in the next weeks to come.
Love you all,
Loretta Cox
May 3, 2011
May God's Peace be with your entire family during these tender times.
Alon Cox and Family
May 2, 2011
Dear David,
I was so sorry to read about your Dad's passing. I have thought about you often over the years and hope you are doing well. We lost my Dad about 1 1/2 years ago, very tough. Just know, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Warm regards,
Della Cox Carmichael
May 2, 2011
Dave and Melba - I am so terribly sorry to hear about your Dad. Know that I love you and am here to support you always.
Janet
Janet Lehman
May 2, 2011
Kate, I am sorry to hear of Lindy's passing. You have my sympsthy. I am praying for you and the rest of the family. God bless you.
Dwight Minick
Dwight Minick
May 2, 2011
David,
We were so very sorry upon hearing of your Dad's passing. we think of you and Melba very often and we miss seeing you both. If we can help you in any way please call. Wally and Mary
May 1, 2011
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
May 1, 2011
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