Rev. Lloyd B McCanna

Rev. Lloyd Baxter McCanna, age 84, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice at Mercy Village, Fort Gratiot, Michigan on the morning of August 23, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1942, in Mount Clemens to the late Neal B. and Genevieve Caroline (Schunck) McCanna. Growing up in Port Huron, he graduated from Port Huron High School in 1959 and Port Huron Community College in 1961. In 1964, Lloyd received a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Michigan State University and worked for the USDA, and in 1971 he received his Master of Divinity from Northern Baptist Seminary. His journey included being a Yellow Cab Taxi driver and living at the YMCA in Chicago. After moving to Washington D.C., he was introduced to the United Methodist Church and received a certificate from Wahington Theological Union chaplaincy program. He received the call to serve as a minister and was ordained as an UMC deacon in 1983 and an elder in 1986, serving numerous UMC churches in Maryland and West Virgina. Though officially retiring in 2014, he continued to pastor the congregations of the Morgan Charge in Berkeley Springs, WV, until April 2024. A strong supporter of youth ministries, he attended the annual UMC youth conference. Travels included a trip to Zimbabwe for the dedication of the United Methodist African University and the French international Christian community, Taize. Lloyd’s community involvement included the Hope House at Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission and South Morgan Volunteer Fire Dept. in Berkeley Springs, WV. He supported the Southern Poverty Law Center, and many other nonprofit organizations. Lloyd was a pastor at heart and was known to show up wherever there was a need. He also sent hundreds of cards with notes that filled every blank space. His wacky sense of humor popped up at the most unexpected times and he never hesitated to thank the many people who showed him kindness. Many were blessed by his generous spirit. Lloyd is survived by his siblings, Jeneal Knapp of Arizona, Calvin and Melody McCanna of Ohio, Baxter and Debbie McCanna of Ohio, Nora McCanna of Fort Gratiot, Bonnie Aitken of Fort Gratiot, and Gloria McCanna of New York, along with many nieces, nephews, great grand nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Glenn Lee McCanna. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home - 1634 Lapeer Ave. Port Huron. Jowett Funeral Home is privileged to serve the McCanna Family.

Rev. Lloyd B McCanna

January 3, 1942 - August 23, 2026