Crafton Gerald Cannon

Crafton Gerald Cannon, of Turbeville, South Carolina, passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 13, 1942, in Turbeville, he lived a life closely tied to the community he called home.

Mr. Cannon worked as a meat cutter and farmer, devoting himself to honest labor and the steady work of providing for others. He was also known for his BBQ sauce, chickens, and turkeys from all over the state, and will be remembered for the way those traditions became part of his life and legacy. He was a faithful member of Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Harriette Cannon. He also leaves behind his son, Joey (Eydie) Cannon of Turbeville, and his daughter, Leah (Kerry) Hancock of Turbeville. In addition, he is survived by his stepchildren, Chanda Hamilton of Orangeburg, Dawn (Wesley) Wells of Orangeburg, and Benjamin Graham of Columbia.

Crafton also leaves a cherished group of grandchildren: Grant (Chelsie) Cannon of Turbeville, Rebecca (Phillip) Coker of Turbeville, Kemper (Jodi) Cannon of Turbeville, Dusty (Taylor) Hancock of Moncks Corner, Wesley (Becc) Wells III Cordesville, SC, Graham (Phoebe) Hamilton of Lexington, and Preston Wells of Orangeburg.  He also leaves behind his nine great- grand children:  Cannon, Lawson, Watson, Laithon, Zannie, Lillie Crafton, Cal, Elle and Corbin. He will be deeply missed by his brother, Neveland "Nebo" (Yvonne) Cannon of Turbeville and several nieces and nephews.  Their lives stand among the many lasting blessings of his family, and his memory will remain with them always.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Cannon; his mother, Audrey( Gowdy) Cannon; and his first wife, Nancy Calcutt Cannon.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church, 1097 Horse Branch Road, Turbeville, SC 29162. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Horse Branch Free Will Baptist Church, 1097 Horse Branch Road, Turbeville, SC 29162.

Memorials may be made to Operation Christmas Child c/o Horse Branch Free Will Baptist, Jennifer Coker, 1097 Horse Branch Road, Turbeville, SC 29162

Crafton Gerald Cannon will be remembered with love by his family and with respect by all who knew him.

The family has entrusted arrangements to Floyd Funeral Home, 136 E. Main Street, Olanta, SC 29114.  Friends and Family are invited to visit www.floydfuneral.com