Danny Ray Cansler 50 of Lincolnton died Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 at his residence. Born October 29th, 1966, he was the son of Geraldine Elder Cansler and the late Ray C. Cansler. He was a loving father and husband. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing and fishing. He had a passion for woodworking. His wife of 17 years, Brenda Cramer Cansler of the home; a son, Brayden Cansler of the home; a daughter, Amber Collins of Meriden, CT; his mother, Geraldine Elder Cansler of Newton; two brothers, Scott Campbell of Claremont and Chris Campbell of Sherrills Ford survive him. The funeral will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 26th, 2017 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerome Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm Thursday, January 26th, 2017 at Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cansler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.