Elton Voncannon

Elton Warren VonCannon, 70, of Asheboro, died Friday, May 23, 2025 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Elton was born on August 17, 1954, in Randolph County, the son of the late Warren G. VonCannon and Ethel Poole VonCannon. He worked with his father at VonCannon Fencing and later worked and retired from the North Carolina Zoo. He enjoyed riding his bike, playing music and could play various instruments. He also enjoyed spending his spare time playing video games and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Carol Campbell VonCannon of the home; sisters, Helen Loflin of Denton, Vella Perkins and husband David of Asheboro; brother, Dennis VonCannon of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 until 1:45 p.m., Thursday, at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.