Harold suffered with PSP Parkinsonism for a long time but now he is with his Lord Jesus.
Born in Slater Marietta, he was the son of the late Reginald Paul and Margie Waldrop Canham. He was the President of Hamlett Builders, Inc. Also, He was a former Vice President of Canteen of Dixie.
Harold used his giftedness of construction and food service in many ways to help others. He enjoyed planning and serving meals at church and in prisons. If a construction need arose, Harold would be there helping.
Harold is survived by his daughter; Tina Renee Smerdon (Tim); grandsons, Dustin Smerdon (Irina) and Blake Smerdon (Lindsey); great grand-children, Alexia and Roman, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Shelby Jean, whom he loved dearly; a sister Sarah Chastain and six brothers, Charles, Jim, Bill, Clarence, Alton, and John.
Harold loved his family very much. He enjoyed spending time with them and helping in any way he could if needed. He loved his family well.
A private burial for Harold will be held on Monday, April 12, 2020. Due to the COVID-19, there will not be a public burial or visitation. The family plans to have a celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, can be made to Johnny and Kerry Touchet through IGO-Mission-Johnny and Kerry Touchet https://www.igomission.org/johnny--kerry-toughet.html. or Calvary Baptist Church 1565 Queens Dr, Slidell LA 70458 memo: Touchets-Memorial H. Canham
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Pendleton Manor for their care over the past year. Knowing that he was cared for by the loving hands of staff that lovingly called him Babe or Pops; made sure he was fixed just right for his afternoon nap or bedtime; or waited patiently for him to communicate meant the world to us. We would also like to thank Regency Southern Care Hospice for their care in his final days.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawn-fh.com for the Canham family.
