Jeffrey Toryanno Cannon, 61, of Hagerstown, MD passed away unexpectedly in his home, on Monday afternoon, May 16, 2022.
Jeff was born in Elgin, IL and he was the son of the late Delores Cannon Smith and Gerald Cannon Sr. Jeff spent the past twenty-five years in Hagerstown after moving from Boston, MA. Jeff was a 1975 graduate of English High School in Boston, MA. He was an orderly in the late 80s and then went to Culinary Arts School where he mastered the art of cooking and landed several jobs cooking at places such as the Marriott hotel, and Legal Seafood in Boston. Jeff had various jobs as a cook, truck driver, and factory worker while living in Hagerstown. He was a member of the New Hope Praise Ministry of Hagerstown, MD. He loved to read the Bible, spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and listen to music.
Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Delores Cannon-Smith and Gerald Cannon, Sr., and his sister-in-law Brenda Kay Wade.
Jeff leaves to carry on his legacy, his wife of 31 years, Sylvia Simon-Cannon. His daughter Erica Cannon and son Jeffrey T. Cannon Jr., both of Boston, MA. His siblings, Laurel Cannon and, Gerald Cannon, Siblings In Law Gwen Porter, Monica Cannon, William ‘Bernie’ Simon (Cartrenia), Victor Simon, Edmund Simon, and Johnny Clark. Stepchildren, Daryl Simon, Aaron Wade, Melvin, Melisha, and Metika Jones. Grandchildren Lanajah, J'quan, Dajunnay, Ra'myah, Amiel, Ellise, Tejan, James, and Logan. Godchildren Kamilah, Kie'rynn, and Kie'synn, and a host of many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 4th from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Harman Funeral Home, 305 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, where a funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm . Interment will be private.