MITCHELL COUNTY, NC - OBITUARIES - Rev. Dr. John M. Cann, 14 Jul 2002
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JOHN MCKINNEY CANN
LAURENS, SC - Rev. Dr. John M. Cann, 69, died Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center. Former pastor at Bakersville 
Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Harvey Danner and Plumer 
Hutchens Cann. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Cann 
Freeland. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served as minister to several 
churches during his career. He held a bachelor's degree from Furman 
University, a master of divity from Southern Theological Seminary, and a 
doctorate of ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary. He was 
involved in medical research for Parkinson's disease and donated his 
body to medical science.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Lanford Cann of the home; a son, John 
Mark Cann of Landrum, SC; a daughter, Jean Alison Cann of Spartanburg; 
a brother, Terry Danner Cann; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the residents of 
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center. A worship service washeld at 
2 p.m. Saturday at Laurens First Presbyterian Church. A reception 
followed in Hunter hall to receive family and friends.



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