Carroll Cannon, 87, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 in Morristown, TN.
Born in Burke County, NC on January 26, 1938, he was the son of the late J.W. Cannon and Nellie L. Cannon.
Carroll was a member of First Baptist Church in Morganton and retired from the NC Department of Corrections. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Tarheels, and coached basketball and baseball at the Morganton Recreation Center for many years. He enjoyed traveling, listening to Statler Brothers music, and especially spending time with family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Andy Cannon, Angie Buchanan (Al), and Michael Cannon (Lauren); grandchildren, Gavin Cannon (Amber), Megan Cannon (Chris), Alex Buchanan (Kelly), Ashlyn Buchanan, Emma Cannon, and Dylan Hathcock; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Jean Grady Cannon; brother, Francis “Babe” Cannon; sister, Aileen Parker; and nephew, Tommy Parker.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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