William Benjamin Canny

he was a good person and friend still have phone i bought from him

I was lucky enough to have Mr. Canny my first year at Sullivan Central. I can remember he had a knack for throwing erasers, especially at the drum line. He taught us clarinets how to duck, weave and pay attention. He was scary sometimes but was a great mentor and someone you could go to if you were having trouble. The best memories were from our many band trips and some of the stunts we pulled. He liked a good joke but we knew how far we could push him. RIP Mr. Canny and just know your...

Mr. Canny was my band director at Ross N Robinson. I remember his drive for excellence in all we did. There were 5 of us French Horn players, 4 girls and me. He would always say alright ladies when addressing the French Horn section. Always frustrated me, I think he did it on purpose.

Band student 1977-1981 "Be at the right place at the right time with the right equipment". Mr. Canny impacted so many young students and instilled in us life lessons. He gave energetic teens enough slack to feel independent, enough responsibility to feel accomplishment and enough toughness to keep us all in-bounds. As has been stated he created a culture for life-long friendships and love of music. To this day, we discuss band stories from over 40 years ago. My best and love to...

Mr Canny was my director at Sullivan Central for two years (my first year was under George Naff, his last year at Central). Mr Canny treated me better than I deserved. I am sure that I frustrated him often. He wisely advised me to not attempt a career in music, that I could make a better living as an engineer. He was right, but I never gave up playing the trumpet. I am still playing around the Kingsport area. Engineering came and went but music continues. Most of my children were SCHS...

Condolences and sympathy to the Canny family. Bill Canny was my neighbor and also my Band Director at Sullivan Central HS. He always exemplified, and asked for, excellence from his students. I have good memories of Mr. Canny and am sorry for his loss. Kimberly Lewis

Bill was a dear friend. He will always be remembered in our hearts and memories. We worked together during his time with Altell Cellular. Bill was a great employee.

I was in his band at Ross N Robinson Junior High School, and thought he was a wonderful director and friend

Loved Central and South Band...Mr Canny will always hold a special place in my memories of those time..was one of the seniors in his first south band...a.proud to say am still friends with those wonderful people and we all share great stories of those times.