Barnie Lee Von Cannon Jr., 69, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare Center.
Barnie was born Dec. 29, 1948, in Wilmington, and was the son of Barnie Lee and Flora Peterson Von Cannnon Sr.
After graduating from New Hanover High School, Barnie began a career in industrial maintenance, where he met his wife Linda, of 42 years.
As a young man, Barnie enjoyed dirt track racing, Carolina Tarheels basketball, bowling and golf. Barnie and Linda enjoyed many years of traveling, often to Myrtle Beach and the mountains as well as many concerts and theme parks. Barnie was a Christian who loved to worship at his church with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Ward Von Cannon; sister, Judy Kirk; cousin, Clayton “Rod” Parker; and beloved cat, Andy.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 21, at Wilmington Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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