Harold "Harry" Lee Canelos, 72, of Hawk Point, MO, passed away on September 17, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in St. Charles, MO. He was born on July 9, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Gus and Ann Marie (Martinek) Canelos. Harry grew up in Chicago and graduated from St. Mel High School. He moved to New Truxton, Missouri with his family in 1986. Harry had varied jobs including cab driver, printing business, graphic arts instructor and over the road truck driver. Harry is described by his friends and family as "Outgoing, friendly and fun". He was a die-hard Cubs fan and had fun with the Cardinal rivalry with his friends in Hawk Point. He was a very involved volunteer for VFW Minuteman Auxiliary and worked very hard with the fish fries and other events. His other passion was pool and participated in the local pool league.

He is survived by his beloved companion, Terri Uhlmeyer of Hawk Point, MO, children, Philip (Morgan) Canelos of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, Mike (Rebecca) Canelos of Brookfield, IL, William Canelos of Aurora, IL and Alicia (Dave) Luttrell of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, grandchildren; Sam, Henry, Anneka, Donna, Austin and Aidan, three great-grandchildren, Anastasi, Sagen and Sebastian,  siblings, Bill Canelos, Mary Martens of Champaign, IL, Christine Welsh of Ontario, Wisconsinand Elaine (Jim) Browning of O'Fallon, MO, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Canelos.

A Celebration of Life to be held at Cliff n Ellas in Hawk Point, MO on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

Memorials- VFW Minuteman Hawk Point, MO c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com