Norman Alexander Cannady Sr.

Jan. 16, 1945 - July 13, 2016 Norman Alexander Cannady, Sr., 71, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2016. Norman was born on January 16, 1945 in Meridian, MS to the late William R. and Jessie Lucille Cannady. He grew up in Meridian and graduated from Meridian High School. He continued his education at the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi where he received his Bachelor's of Science. He originally went to work for the State Tax Commission, which is what brought his family to the Gulf Coast and his home town of Pascagoula for the past 44 years. He then took a position with Ingalls Shipbuilding as a financial analyst and worked until his retirement in 2010. Norman had a passion for math and numbers. He spent many years preparing his friend's taxes and keeping books for local businesses. He enjoyed boating and golf in his spare time, but devoted most of his time to his family. He was a loving and caring person who always had a smile on his face and thought of others first. He had a unique ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by his brother, William R. Cannady, Jr. and his sister, Mary Ann Cannady Weeks. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Ann Denton Cannady of Pascagoula; daughter, Nicole Cannady Huyett of Pascagoula; son, Norman Alexander (Ashley Eley) Cannady, Jr. of Madison, MS; grandchildren, Mark Alan (Mandalyn) Ros, Jr., Mary Thomas Boulton, Eley Elizabeth Cannady, and Emersyn Elise Cannady; great-grandchild, Mark Alan "Trip" Ros, III; sister-in-law, Sharon D. (Tommy) Quinn of Gadsden, AL; brothers-in-law, William J. (Lee-Ann) Denton, Jr., of Meridian, MS and Charles J. Weeks of Clinton, MS; nieces and nephews, William R. (Michelle) Cannady, III of Madison, MS, Perri C. (Danny) Coffey of Madison, MS, Augustus C. Weeks of Crystal Springs, MS, Shawn Q. (Dee) Carraher of Franklin, TN, Dr. Thomas E. (Anna) Quinn, Jr. of Columbia, TN, Brian M. (Julie) Quinn of Cleveland, TN, Natalie D. (Larry) Swanner of Meridian, MS, Jessica D.(Jed) McCoy, Philadelphia, MS, Madelyn Denton, Starkville, MS and many other great-nieces, great-nephews, relatives and friends. The family requests memorial contributions be made in honor of Norman to The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Pascagoula in lieu of flowers. The visitation for Norman will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel beginning at 6 p.m. with Dr. Jay Cook officiating. Interment will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian, MS on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11a.m.. Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, in Escatawpa/Moss Point, MS is in charge of arrangements. You may view and sign the online register book for Norman Alexander Cannady, Sr. at www.heritagefuneralhome.us