Obituary of Wayne Arthur Cannon

Wayne Arthur Cannon, age 77, of Ruby Lane, Banner Elk, passed away Sunday evening, December 17, 2017 at his home. Born January 22, 1940 in Watauga County, he was a son of Troy and Ruby Harmon Cannon. Wayne was a member of Zionhill Baptist Church. By trade, he was a self-employed plumber and worked in construction. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid bear and deer hunter. Wayne is survived by his daughters, Debbie Hardy and husband, Buddy, and Karen Eller and husband, Tony, all of Mountain City, Sandra Watson of Banner Elk, Angela Walker and husband, Ryan, of Florida, and Brenda Coffey of Hickory; son, Troy Lee Cannon of Morganton; step-daughter, Mona McClure and husband, Scott, of Banner Elk and step-son, David Drum and wife, Beth, of Florida; brothers, Herman Cannon and wife, Shelby of Vilas and Hencil Cannon and wife, Beulah, of Charlotte; and sister, Rachel Harmon of Banner Elk; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren; step-daughter, Mona McClure and husband Scott of Banner Elk and step-son, David Drum and wife Beth of Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lester Bruce Cannon. Graveside services for Wayne Arthur Cannon will be conducted Sunday afternoon, December 24, at 2 o�clock at the Zionhill Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Eugene Braswell. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Cannon family.