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Christopher Fini Canaday

1963 - 2017

Christopher Fini Canaday obituary, 1963-2017, Williamsburg, VA

BORN

1963

DIED

2017

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Whiting's Funeral Home - Williamsburg

7005 Pocahontas Trail

Williamsburg, Virginia

Christopher Canaday Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - Christopher Fini "Chris" Canaday, 53 of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. Chris was born in Newport News, Virginia on December 21, 1963. He graduated from Lafayette High School. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Velma and Clarence Canaday, Sr., and a brother, Raymond Canaday. He is survived by his wife, Paula Canaday; four children, Brandon Brown, Bradley Brown (Monique), Shaneka Ferrell and Krista Ferrell; a grandchild, Landon Brown; five sisters, Sadie J. Miller, Carolyn E. Jones, Towana McKinney (Louis), Patti Canaday (Pete), and Jackie Canaday; six brothers, Clarence L. Canaday, Jr., Tony M. Canaday, Gerald D. Canaday, Sr. (Wilma), Elitoes Quenada (Rosaland), Ravon K. Canaday (Verna), and Kevin W. Canaday, Sr.; two aunts, Verlene Majette and Thelma Watford; two stepchildren, Shayla and Sheena Jones and Tiffany and Kahron Taylor; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, close friends, Howard Jones, Bennie Wallace and Quinton Brown, and other loved ones. A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 3, 2017, in St. John Baptist Church (Penniman Road) with Reverend Ronald A. Ellis of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 105 Forest Glen Drive by 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. Mr. Canaday may be viewed from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, in the funeral home. Whiting's Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements. whitingsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Daily Press on Jun. 1, 2017.

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February 14, 2018

Love you daddy!

Davita and Ricky CHAVIS

June 18, 2017

Sending our condolences to the family.

Pumpkin

June 11, 2017

thinking of you everyday !

Stefanie

June 6, 2017

Sending prayers your way for the family during this time....Chris remembering calling to My Aunty Paula house and having to go through you carrying me through a series of questions before handing the phone over to the intended recipient of the call...Rest easy in eternal peace Chris..You Will be greatly missed...

stephanie wright

June 5, 2017

CHRIS....MY CHRISSY ....Chris you were the one person who could make me laugh and smile on a hard day...the guys loved it when you would stop by on a job cut a twig and say you worked all day what are they doing...we ALL loved it when you stopped by to inspect our work like you were the BOSS ..your love and friendship will stay alive in our hearts forever..you are one of a kind never never will I forget you my GOOD FRIEND..BROTHER JOKER and ANGEL Love you and your family.

June 3, 2017

My condolences and prayers to the family in the passing of Chris. I have known Chris all of my life, growing up together in Ironbound Rd./Ernestine Ave. Chris will be greatly missed. I pray for God's healing power and comfort for the family of Chris Canaday.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1

Willnette/Gregory & Tara Banks

George Johnson

June 3, 2017

Chris, RIP my Brotha. You were one of the nicest,mild mannered people I had the pleasure of knowing. Very well known, Liked, and respected. Ambitious, competitive, and smooth. I remember how we use to play Basketball for hours in middle School, HS, Rec league, and QP park. You were very cool with much swagger. You will definitely be missed! My condolences to your family..I love you my Brotha, again RIP!

Griffin

June 2, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Sonya Banks

June 2, 2017

R.I.H.
Prayers to the family.

Jennifer Hughes

June 2, 2017

God bless I am so sorry I knew Chris through Jackie green

Trina Matthews

June 2, 2017

Praying for the family

Delaney Gary

June 2, 2017

To the Family sorry for your loss,Chris will be missed by all who knew and loved him.May God continue to strengthen the family at this time.

June 2, 2017

RIP

Gayle Brown

June 2, 2017

Your jokes and laughing , will be missed. If God and other angels above only knew whats in stored upon your arrival, they would have to get medicine for laughing so much, that their jaws will be hurting. One thing I'll always remember to telling my mom to put her teeth in before you come over. . God is receiving a good angel, no matter what. Soar with your wing.

VDOT-Williamsburg Residency

June 2, 2017

Chris, you will be missed, but never forgotten..RIP

VDOT-Williamsburg Residency

June 2, 2017

Chris, you will be missed but never forgotten. I will never forget that bright smile...RIP

Alicia Akrie-Williams

June 1, 2017

Rest in Heaven Chris. Your sense of humor and laughter will be missed. Prayers to Paula and the rest of his family

Connie & Tyrone Butler

June 1, 2017

Truly a friend I miss so much, Never will I forget you, and the jokes we shared. Rest in Peace My Friend!!

Derrick Brooks

June 1, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Patricia Saunders-Jackson

June 1, 2017

Prayers of comfort to the family. Chris will be missed by all.

Sylvia McKinney

June 1, 2017

Family. ...much love..Chris! Never forget that smile, those laughs and quick joke's.
RIP Sylvia, Bernard, Wayne and families.

Krystina Smith

June 1, 2017

To the family of Chris. I had an opportunity to meet Chris through work and he was an amazing person, his smile was contagious. He will be deeply missed my sincerest condolences.

Kenneth Jackson

June 1, 2017

My deepest condolences to you and your family Tawana and Louis for the loss of your brother may God continue to bless your family and keep your hearts filled with his joy and love in Jesus name I pray amen

BERNETTE PIGGOTT

June 1, 2017

to the family of Chris I'm so sorry for your lost. He will be missed by all that new him and loved him. I will keep the family n prayer

Martha Sang

June 1, 2017

So Sorry for your loss. May God continue to Bless and keep you always in his care.

Carol Burks

June 1, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Beatrice Lightfoot

June 1, 2017

R.I.H Chris and to the family sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.

Diane Finney

June 1, 2017

Cousin you will be greatly missed with your beautiful smile and you always had a happy spirit. God Bless

Wilma Canaday

May 31, 2017

I will always remember the jokes we shared....I will always remember that laugh....

Leila Gayflor

May 31, 2017

Chris you are going to be truly missed the last time I saw you you were cooking on the grill and talking about your next game. Life changes so quickly. Thank you for truly loving Sylvia and always being there for her you are going to be truly missed. We love you.

verna coleman

May 31, 2017

Chris was very nice person and he will be greatly missed.

Dion Berkley

May 31, 2017

A good friend and person that's deeply missed !

Mary Ashby Compton

May 30, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Chris. May God hold you all in his loving arms and give you all strength to get through the days ahead.

Percy Brown

May 30, 2017

Cuz you are greatly missed, rest in peace.

Carolyn Jones

May 30, 2017

I miss him so much!!!

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