Reverend Steven Earl Cannon
(January 20, 1953 - June 23, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Sunday, June 29, 2025 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Monday, June 30, 2025 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: 1:00 P.M. / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
The Cannon Family will only be receiving friends during visitation hours on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the funeral home.
Venita.. I am so sorry for your loss. You are an amazing person and I’m praying for you and your family. God Bless you!
If no o e sees it, at least you can read what I would have written.
Mr. Cannon, You were my principal at Mill Creek Elementary, and I will always remember your kindness, gentle spirit, and the way you truly cared — for the staff, the students, and your own family. You listened with genuine interest to all of my creative ideas and supported me wholeheartedly — from serving on the SIC, to teaching AAP, to bringing back the Fall Festival.
I always found myself trying to keep up with you, because your leadership and dedication left a lasting impact on me. You will be deeply missed.
And as we always say — once a Croaker, always a Croaker.
Sending love and prayers to your sweet family.
With heartfelt gratitude, Jeannie Palen
So sorry for the loss and very sorry that I didn’t know in time that Rev. Steven Cannon had passed away, Oh what a wonderful person in every way 🙏 I am so sorry for the Cannon family that’s a terrible loss.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
Rest in peace and thank you for your service.
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Cannon’s passing. He was my principal at Mill Creek Elementary. He was so kind and really cared for the children and staff. May God comfort you and your family during this time.
My prayers are with you Venita and family during this time. May you always feel God’s presence and comfort.
My condolences to the family of Rev. Steve Cannon. He was a coworker of mine at Webber School. I will always remember his kind and gentle ways.
To the Cannon Family
We extend our deepest condolences and prayers that God will bring comfort to you during this time of bereavement. May God grant you peace and much support throughout this difficult period.
Colonel (R) Joseph C & Deborah A . OB Hightower
To the Cannon Family
We extend our deepest condolences and prayers that God will bring comfort to you during this time of bereavement. May God grant you peace and much support throughout this difficult period.
Colonel (R) Joseph C & Deborah A . OB Hightower
My heartfelt condolences to the Cannon family. Mr. Cannon was my principal at Mill Creek Elem. School during my time of employment in Richland One School system. I will always remember his calm demeanor, smile and support! May he rest in peace in God’s arms!
Our Condolences to the family Cannon family. May God wrap his loving arms around you, comfort and keep you during this time of mourning. The family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Condolences to the family Cannon family. May God wrap his loving arms around you, comfort and keep you during this time of mourning. The family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the Cannon family and my dearest friend Renee for always being there for me during my time of needing prayer and strength.Words cannot the love and support over the years my condolences to the Cannon family. Proverbs 3: 5&6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart …. He shall direct thy paths
I had the pleasure of working with Steve when we served as principals in Richland One. His love for children and Christ were evident in all of his conversations. My condolences and prayers for strength are extended to the Cannon family.
My sincere condolences to the Cannon family: Remember Proverbs: 3: 5&6- “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart….. He shall direct your path “
My sincere condolences to the Cannon family May Steve RIP!! Family, do your grieving, but remember Proverbs 3:5&6: “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not to thine own understanding…….., and He shall direct your path”.
Sending my condolences to the Cannon family in the passing of Steve. It was a shock to hear of his passing. Steve was a wonderful person. Grew up in First Calvary together. Always had a smile on his face. Venita, you and the children have my sympathy. May God continue to be with you and the family in this time of sorrow. Steve will be truly missed.
Thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Cannon, children, and family members. God’s Grace, Mercy, and Strength 🙏🏽❤️
So sorry to hear of Mr. Cannon’s passing. He was my principal at Mill Creek Elementary. I believe he came around the early 2000’s. Always looked out for us, pushed us to be great and tech our potential. Rest on Mr. Cannon.
Condolences and prayers extended to the Cannon Family. Reverend Cannon was a coworker of mine at Webber Elementary School. He taught my son Sean in third grade. He was an excellent role model for the young guys. I will always remember his gentle kind ways.
I offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of Steve Cannon. He was strong leader at the Evening High School who demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and high expectations for his colleagues and students.
Saddened to learn the loss of my friend and mentor. Rest assured that Victor is won because he served his mission on earth. He inspired me as an Education Professional and had shared many points of life that will help me as I progress through the path of life that God has set for me. I will miss his calming demeanor. Condolences to the family and our Education Community. Rest assure, ALL IS WELL with Rev.Dr. Steven E. Cannon’s Soul✌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽
My heartfelt condolences to the Cannon Family. May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time🙏❤️
My sincere condolences to the Cannon family. Mr. Cannon provided me with my first teaching job in Richland One at Mill Creek. He was a kind and compassionate principal. It was a pleasure serving under his leadership. May God give you peace, comfort, and strength.
We offer our heartfelt and sincere condolences to Venita, the children and all of the Cannon family for the passing of Steve. We admired and respected him for the gteat example he set as a man. He was a great Church member, family man, friend and father. We pray that God will bless anf comfort you. Remember, to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.
I was so saddened to hear the news of Mr. Cannon’s passing. He was a wonderful Principal and compassionate leader at Mill Creek Elementary. It was a pleasure to work for him. He had a beautiful family also. My prayers are said daily for your peace in this sad time. Cynthia Blakeslee
Condolences on your loss. Stevie was a neighborhood friend, growing up. Those who knew him will always remember his smile and kind disposition. Wishing blessed memoirs to his family.
We are so sorry to hear about Reverend Cannon’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family. May God’s love bring comfort during this difficult time.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Cannon family. Keep looking to the hills.
My condolences to the Cannon family. Mr. Cannon was an amazing principal and the Holy Spirit shone through him in everything he did! May God rest your soul and we will see you again!
So sorry to hear about your loss, please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Extending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Cannon family. I have fond memories of working with Steve when we were principals in Richland One. May God grant each of you His blessings, comfort and peace during this time.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Cannon family. Peace of the Lord Be With You.
Prayers going forth to the family. I remember Mr. Cannon from Evening High.
My thoughts are with Mrs. Cannon and the children in this time of loss. Mr. Cannon was a wonderful man and a great principal to work for at Mill Creek Elementary.
We are sorry to hear of Steve’s transition. May the many precious memories your family created over the years help to comfort you during this very difficult time of separation. Also, may your trust in our loving God serve to sustain you in the coming days.
May God be with the Cannon during this very difficult time.
To the Cannon’s family: Rev. Cannon was such a kind individual. Much prayer to his wife and children.
May God bless the entire family during this difficult time.
May God bless the the entire family during this difficult time.
Our sincere condolences and prayers to Mrs. Cannon, children and all during this time difficult time. May God continue to keep and strengthen you.
Sending our sincere condolences for the loss of Rev. Cannon. May God wrap his arms of comfort during this difficult time. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Our condolences to a good neighbor and friend .God bless you all
Heartfelt prayers for the Cannon family. Mr. Cannon was a kind, compassionate Principal. I felt truly honored that he trusted me with the education of his children. I will always have fond memories of my time working with him.
Our condolences to the Cannon family. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
My condolences to the Cannon family. Stevie was a great and loving person. Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Glenda and I are offering our prayers alongside and for the family during this difficult time. Rev. Cannon will be greatly missed.
I offer my prayerful condolences to the Cannon family. Steven was an incredible inspiration to everyone who crossed his path.
My condolences to the Cannon family. Steven was a very special young man. Please know that I am keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.🙏🙏💕
My Condolences to the family. Praying 🙏 for everyone. Mrs. Cannon I am Praying for your strength.
To the Cannon Family,
I offer my deepest condolences and prayers that God will bring comfort to you during this time of bereavement.
I served as a teacher under Mr. Cannon at Mill Creek My sincere condolences to the family.
My sincere condolences to the Cannon family. Mr. Cannon hired me as a nurse at Mill Creek, many years ago. He was a fine individual, and an awesome administrator!
Steve and i used to work together at the State Hospital back in the 80’s. He was a very nice and kind man always smiling. I left and got back in touch with him when him and his wife join Brookland. Every time I see him with a smile and always showed kindness. Steve your work down hear is done take your rest my friend. Rest in peace Steve.
Stevie was my very fist childhood friend. He was a wonderful person who taught me many lifelong lessons including how to treat others with kindness and compassion. Thanks Stevie. I am very fortunate to have shared so many great memories mostly because of you. RIP brother. Kent
RUFF & MACK FAMILIES
Our condolences to Vernetta, the children, siblings, and other Cannon family members. Stevie wore many hats throughout his service as a God fearing, obedient servant of the Lord. He served the Lord, our country, our children, and always served his family in character and good grace. We were neighbors, church and education friends. I always enjoyed our wonderful conversations. Family his legacy is an inspiration to you and those of us who knew him. Please be encouraged and strengthened in knowing he is at peace with God.