Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1947
DIED
2022
FUNERAL HOME
Harold VonCannon Obituary
March 24, 1947 - September 29, 2022
Harold Wayne VonCannon, 75, of Concord, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
He was born March 24, 1947, in Cabarrus County, to the late Roy and Ann Mauney VonCannon.
Harold was an avid fan of Duke Basketball and the Carolina Panthers. He enjoyed participating in Special Olympics, especially bowling, and was employed in the kitchen at K&W Cafeteria.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Lynn VonCannon.
Those left to cherish his memory are his cousins and guardians, Robin Smith and Sonya Davenport; the administrator of Cabarrus County Group Homes, Ginger Pope; his house mothers who loved and took care of him for years, Dee Crouch and Jennifer Melton; the residents of his group home, who were like his family; and a host of other caring cousins.
A memorial service to celebrate Harold's life will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m. at Multiply Church (formerly First Assembly) in Concord. The Rev. Steve Hargett will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Mission Baptist Church Cemetery in Locust. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be made to Cabarrus County Group Homes, P.O. Box 1197, Concord, NC 28026 or to Special Olympics of Cabarrus County, Hickory Ridge High School, 7321 Raging Ridge Rd., Harrisburg, NC 28075.
The VonCannon family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111.
www.bennettfuneralservice.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Harold VonCannon
Sponsored by Bennett Funeral Service - Newton.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Harold VonCannon's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Harold VonCannon
Funeral services provided by:
Bennett Funeral Service - Newton7878 NC Hwy 16 P.O. Box 234, Newton, NC 28658
How to support Harold's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Harold VonCannon's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
