1942
Edward
2020
Edward Canady
July 4, 1942 — July 22, 2020
Edward Reeves Canady (LT. COL., USA, Ret), age 78, of Woodbine, GA. passed away in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, 22 July 2020.
He was born on 4 July, 1942 in Swainsboro, GA. to the late Jewell Hall Canady and MSG Reeves Canady. The family moved to Brunswick, GA in 1944. After graduation from Glynn Academy in 1960, Mr. Canady attended North Georgia College, where, upon his graduation in 1964, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. From his first duty station in Ft. Carson, CO., he was deployed to Vietnam for the first time as an Infantry Officer with the 5th Battalion of the 7th Cavalry (Garry Owen!) of the 1st Cavalry Division, a unit he remained active with throughout his life. After two tours of duty in Vietnam, extensive specialized training, multiple deployments, and assignments around the world, Mr. Canady retired from active duty after 20 years, in July 1984.
During his military career, he earned a Master of Education degree and a Master of Business Administration degree, both from Georgia State University. He used these degrees, along with his military experience, in his civilian service to the Army, working at Ft. Lee, VA. from 1985-1989, and at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, from 1989-1995.
After retiring from civil service, he moved to Woodbine, GA., where he reconnected with his childhood friend, Elinor McElhaney Copeland. He and Elinor enjoyed spending time on the river, renovation projects and traveling to Garry Owen reunions & VFW events. From birth to death, Mr. Canady remained a patriot, and some of his proudest moments included performing the “swearing in” ceremony, where his grandson took the oath to defend our nation; participating in the Flag Retirement Ceremonies with his VFW Post 8385; and presenting friend and fellow VFW member Patsey Nuzum with her VFW Georgia Judge Advocate cap.
Mr. Canady is survived by his beloved wife, Elinor Canady; his daughters, Caroline (Gene) Joyner and Suzanne (Eric) Coyle; six grandchildren, Madison Coyle, Chandler McMillan, SPC Colton McMillan, Aubrey Coyle, Evan Coyle, and Lily Coyle; a special cousin, Joenell Murray and special niece, Karen Murray, along with his other several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his special friends, Patsey & Ed Nuzum.
Calling hours for the Canady family will be from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 at Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland, Ga. Due to safety protocols limiting the number of attendees to immediate family, the burial of Mr. Canady will be held privately in the Jacksonville National Cemetery with full military honors to be rendered.
The family requests any donations to be made in his name to the VFW Post 8385/ 150 Camden Woods Pkwy, Kingsland, GA. 31548. They would also like to send a special thanks to Doctors Stephen Chitty & Carlos Levy.
He was born on 4 July, 1942 in Swainsboro, GA. to the late Jewell Hall Canady and MSG Reeves Canady. The family moved to Brunswick, GA in 1944. After graduation from Glynn Academy in 1960, Mr. Canady attended North Georgia College, where, upon his graduation in 1964, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. From his first duty station in Ft. Carson, CO., he was deployed to Vietnam for the first time as an Infantry Officer with the 5th Battalion of the 7th Cavalry (Garry Owen!) of the 1st Cavalry Division, a unit he remained active with throughout his life. After two tours of duty in Vietnam, extensive specialized training, multiple deployments, and assignments around the world, Mr. Canady retired from active duty after 20 years, in July 1984.
During his military career, he earned a Master of Education degree and a Master of Business Administration degree, both from Georgia State University. He used these degrees, along with his military experience, in his civilian service to the Army, working at Ft. Lee, VA. from 1985-1989, and at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, from 1989-1995.
After retiring from civil service, he moved to Woodbine, GA., where he reconnected with his childhood friend, Elinor McElhaney Copeland. He and Elinor enjoyed spending time on the river, renovation projects and traveling to Garry Owen reunions & VFW events. From birth to death, Mr. Canady remained a patriot, and some of his proudest moments included performing the “swearing in” ceremony, where his grandson took the oath to defend our nation; participating in the Flag Retirement Ceremonies with his VFW Post 8385; and presenting friend and fellow VFW member Patsey Nuzum with her VFW Georgia Judge Advocate cap.
Mr. Canady is survived by his beloved wife, Elinor Canady; his daughters, Caroline (Gene) Joyner and Suzanne (Eric) Coyle; six grandchildren, Madison Coyle, Chandler McMillan, SPC Colton McMillan, Aubrey Coyle, Evan Coyle, and Lily Coyle; a special cousin, Joenell Murray and special niece, Karen Murray, along with his other several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his special friends, Patsey & Ed Nuzum.
Calling hours for the Canady family will be from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 at Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland, Ga. Due to safety protocols limiting the number of attendees to immediate family, the burial of Mr. Canady will be held privately in the Jacksonville National Cemetery with full military honors to be rendered.
The family requests any donations to be made in his name to the VFW Post 8385/ 150 Camden Woods Pkwy, Kingsland, GA. 31548. They would also like to send a special thanks to Doctors Stephen Chitty & Carlos Levy.
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