Eugene Frank Cannon

Mr. Eugene Frank Cannon,87, of Moravian Falls passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Westwood Hills Skilled Nursing Facility.  

Eugene was born on March 21, 1939 in Caldwell County to Frank Cannon and Loise Campbell Cannon. 

He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church where he was a Decon and sang in the choir.  Eugene had a love for baseball and his team was the Yankees. He loved everyone and everyone loved him; this past Valentine’s Day he was voted King of Valentines. Eugene loved to travel with his wife, Shirley and they went on tours with Christian tours.  He loved going to class reunions and was a school bus driver when he was in high school.

Eugene is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Grace Lowe Cannon; brothers, Dennis Cannon and Jerry Cannon

Eugene is survived by his daughter, Sharon Cannon Jones and husband, Rick of Moravian Falls, sister, Jeanette Duffey of Valdese; brothers, Ted Cannon of Hickory, Jimmy Cannon of Rhodhiss, Carroll Cannon and wife, Jean of Lenoir; grandson, Shane Gene Cannon of Moravian Falls and many special nieces, nephews and cousins.     

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 2 at 1:00-1:45 p.m. at Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

 A celebration of life will be at 2:00 p.m., April 2, 2026 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church

Rev. Sherrill Welborn will be officiating.

In addition to flowers memorials may be given to Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 6165 NC Highway 16 S
Moravian Falls, North Carolina 28654. 

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving Cannon family

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