Rev. H. Richard Cannon
FRENCH CAMP — Rev. H. Richard Cannon, 78, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2010, after a long illness. Visitation is Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. At the funeral home and Wednesday, Dec. 8, at French Camp Presbyterian Church from noon to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. At the church with burial in the French Camp Cemetery.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Cannon was born in Asheville, N.C., on Oct. 13, 1932. He graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School and received a BA degree at Columbia International University. Mr. Cannon did graduate studied at Biola University in California, Wheaton College in Illinois, and Westminster Seminary in Pennsylvania.
In 1956, Mr. Cannon married his high school sweetheart, Carol Kretzler. Together they served as missionaries to New Guinea. Mr. Cannon had several successful ministries. He pastured two churches, on in Philadelphia, Penn., and one in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
In 1977, Mr. Cannon became the president of French Camp Academy, where he served for 26 years before retirement. The Lord blessed his vision of founding WFCA Radio Station, the Bed & Breakfast, the Drane Home, the building of a new high school building and four dormitories, as well as growth that included the expansion of the historical area and camp programs. In addition, he facilitated the acquisition of Chamberlain Hunt Academy to begin the joint ministry between the two organizations.
Survivors include: his wife, Carol, two daughters, Kimberly Cannon and Christina Cannon Beau; one son, Kevin Cannon; three brothers, Jack Cannon of Winter Haven, Fla., Allen Cannon of Pelahatchie, Fla., and Dan Cannon of Bowie, Md.; and two granddaughters, Taylor Cannon and "Kiki" Beutin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Columbia International University, Evangelical Alliance Mission or French Camp Academy.
FRENCH CAMP — Rev. H. Richard Cannon, 78, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2010, after a long illness. Visitation is Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. At the funeral home and Wednesday, Dec. 8, at French Camp Presbyterian Church from noon to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. At the church with burial in the French Camp Cemetery.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Cannon was born in Asheville, N.C., on Oct. 13, 1932. He graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School and received a BA degree at Columbia International University. Mr. Cannon did graduate studied at Biola University in California, Wheaton College in Illinois, and Westminster Seminary in Pennsylvania.
In 1956, Mr. Cannon married his high school sweetheart, Carol Kretzler. Together they served as missionaries to New Guinea. Mr. Cannon had several successful ministries. He pastured two churches, on in Philadelphia, Penn., and one in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
In 1977, Mr. Cannon became the president of French Camp Academy, where he served for 26 years before retirement. The Lord blessed his vision of founding WFCA Radio Station, the Bed & Breakfast, the Drane Home, the building of a new high school building and four dormitories, as well as growth that included the expansion of the historical area and camp programs. In addition, he facilitated the acquisition of Chamberlain Hunt Academy to begin the joint ministry between the two organizations.
Survivors include: his wife, Carol, two daughters, Kimberly Cannon and Christina Cannon Beau; one son, Kevin Cannon; three brothers, Jack Cannon of Winter Haven, Fla., Allen Cannon of Pelahatchie, Fla., and Dan Cannon of Bowie, Md.; and two granddaughters, Taylor Cannon and "Kiki" Beutin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Columbia International University, Evangelical Alliance Mission or French Camp Academy.
Rev. H. Richard Cannon
FRENCH CAMP — Rev. H. Richard Cannon, 78, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2010, after a long illness. Visitation is Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. At the funeral home and Wednesday, Dec. 8, at French Camp Presbyterian Church from noon to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. At the church with burial in the French Camp Cemetery.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Cannon was born in Asheville, N.C., on Oct. 13, 1932. He graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School and received a BA degree at Columbia International University. Mr. Cannon did graduate studied at Biola University in California, Wheaton College in Illinois, and Westminster Seminary in Pennsylvania.
In 1956, Mr. Cannon married his high school sweetheart, Carol Kretzler. Together they served as missionaries to New Guinea. Mr. Cannon had several successful ministries. He pastured two churches, on in Philadelphia, Penn., and one in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
In 1977, Mr. Cannon became the president of French Camp Academy, where he served for 26 years before retirement. The Lord blessed his vision of founding WFCA Radio Station, the Bed & Breakfast, the Drane Home, the building of a new high school building and four dormitories, as well as growth that included the expansion of the historical area and camp programs. In addition, he facilitated the acquisition of Chamberlain Hunt Academy to begin the joint ministry between the two organizations.
Survivors include: his wife, Carol, two daughters, Kimberly Cannon and Christina Cannon Beau; one son, Kevin Cannon; three brothers, Jack Cannon of Winter Haven, Fla., Allen Cannon of Pelahatchie, Fla., and Dan Cannon of Bowie, Md.; and two granddaughters, Taylor Cannon and "Kiki" Beutin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Columbia International University, Evangelical Alliance Mission or French Camp Academy.
FRENCH CAMP — Rev. H. Richard Cannon, 78, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2010, after a long illness. Visitation is Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. At the funeral home and Wednesday, Dec. 8, at French Camp Presbyterian Church from noon to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. At the church with burial in the French Camp Cemetery.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Cannon was born in Asheville, N.C., on Oct. 13, 1932. He graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School and received a BA degree at Columbia International University. Mr. Cannon did graduate studied at Biola University in California, Wheaton College in Illinois, and Westminster Seminary in Pennsylvania.
In 1956, Mr. Cannon married his high school sweetheart, Carol Kretzler. Together they served as missionaries to New Guinea. Mr. Cannon had several successful ministries. He pastured two churches, on in Philadelphia, Penn., and one in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
In 1977, Mr. Cannon became the president of French Camp Academy, where he served for 26 years before retirement. The Lord blessed his vision of founding WFCA Radio Station, the Bed & Breakfast, the Drane Home, the building of a new high school building and four dormitories, as well as growth that included the expansion of the historical area and camp programs. In addition, he facilitated the acquisition of Chamberlain Hunt Academy to begin the joint ministry between the two organizations.
Survivors include: his wife, Carol, two daughters, Kimberly Cannon and Christina Cannon Beau; one son, Kevin Cannon; three brothers, Jack Cannon of Winter Haven, Fla., Allen Cannon of Pelahatchie, Fla., and Dan Cannon of Bowie, Md.; and two granddaughters, Taylor Cannon and "Kiki" Beutin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Columbia International University, Evangelical Alliance Mission or French Camp Academy.
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