Laverne Wayne Cannon

Laverne Wayne Cannon, 85, of Cowpens, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Laverne was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of the late Earl Boyd Cannon and the late Willie O’Dell Gregory Cannon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Beatrice Cannon, as well as his sister and brother: Ruby Lee Cannon Goodwin and James Larry Cannon.

Laverne enjoyed spending time outside watching the views and fixing things. He was always on the go and loved to drive. He enjoyed watching westerns and Family Feud. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. His great-grandchildren held a special place in his heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish Laverne’s many memories are his four sons: Stephen Laverne Cannon, Kenneth Wayne Cannon, Phillip Todd Cannon, and Glenn Allen Fowler. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Heather Gardner (Chris Gardner), Alex Cannon, Ron Cannon, and Christina Cannon, and four great-grandchildren: Claire Robinson, Olivia Robinson, Savannah Gardner, and Brooklyn Gardner.

The family will receive friends between 12:00 – 12:50 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. A funeral service to honor the life of Laverne Wayne Cannon will follow the visitation and will start at 1:00 PM. The interment will follow the funeral service in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Reverend Tommy Bryant will be officiating the service.

Laverne’s memories will continue to live in the hearts of his family and friends. The arrangements are entrusted into the care of Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel.