Billy Dan Cannady
CANNADY Billy Dan Cannady, "Dan" passed away September 18, 2003 in Emory
University Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. He was born August 6, 1938 in Jefferson
County, AL, the son of Cleveland Thomas Cannady and Mary Hadaway Cannady. Dan
retired from the U.S. Navy following 30 years of distinguished and decorated
service and having attained the rank of Master Chief. Following his retirement,
he owned and operated a residential maintenance company for the last 15
years. His memberships include the Hibernia Baptist Church and past member of
Island View Baptist Church. Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather and
friend. Surviving are his wife of 44 years Leona McManus Cannady; his sons Michael
Cannady and wife Donna and Matthew Cannady and wife Kristin; also 3
grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren. A memorial service in celebration of his life
will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday September 27, 2003 at Island View Baptist
Church, 900 Park Ave., Orange Park with Rev. Scott Yirka, Pastor of Hibernia
Baptist Church officiating, assisted by Dr. James F. Hoffman. Family members will
greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, kindly remit donations
in Danâs memory to either the Families for Autistic Children Support
Foundation, 209 N. Lafayette Ave., Ventnor, NJ, 08406 or the Arthritis Foundation
Northeast Branch, 314 Palmetto St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please sign the
Guestbook at
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