Mr. Johnny Russell Cannady, Sr. age 79 of Ash Street, Wadley, Georgia died Monday morning August 13, 2012 at his residence.
Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 16, 2012 in the Taylor Funeral Home.
A native of Metter, Georgia, Mr. Cannady was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow W. Cannady, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a retired Truck Driver with Star Trucking, and was of the Baptist Faith.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Woodrow Michael Cannady and is survived by, wife Clara Nell Salter Cannady, of Wadley, sons Johnny Russell (Rusty) Cannady, Jr. of Wadley, & William E. Blizzard & Carlene of Chicago, daughter Robin C. Clark & Mark of Sandersville, sisters Julia (Paulette) Wagstaff of Warner Robins, & Sandra Kay Hunicutt of Macon, brother William (Billy) Cannady & Faye of Eatonton, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren several nieces & nephews.
The Cannady family will be at the residence 456 Ash Street Wadley and will receive friends immediately following the service.
Family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30909.
Taylor Funeral Home 401 West 8th Street, Louisville, is in charge of arrangements.