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Joseph Cannaday Obituary
Born July 30, 1927, in Mullens, WV, Joe was a son of the late Emma and Marion Cannaday. He served in the Navy for six years and attended West Virginia University. Joe co-owned the east coast franchise of Fred Astaire Dance Studios, and was very active in raising money for Easter Seals. Joe lived much of his life in Charlotte, NC.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Claudia McKenzie; his sisters, Ann Wilcox and husband, Ivan, and Mary Swope and husband, Burb; and his brothers, Paul Cannaday and Marion Cannaday and wife, Ruth.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathryn Cannaday; son, Curt J. Cannaday and wife, Beverly B. Cannaday; son, Craig P. Cannaday; grandsons, Kevin McKenzie, Clint J. Cannaday and Cody M. Cannaday; granddaughter, Carrie McKenzie; and great-grandchildren, Summer Griffin and Brianna McKenzie. Joe also leaves behind his nephews, John Swope and wife, Sue, Retired Col. Mike Swope and wife, Lucy, and Rusty Swope and wife, Lisa; and nieces, Lisa Wilcox and Carolyn Sue Keizer.
A celebration of life will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Friday, November 16th, at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel in Mint Hill, NC. A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 am Saturday, November 17th, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church on Idlewild Road in Charlotte, NC. He will be laid to rest following the mass at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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DB
November 26, 2018
My deepest sympathy to your family. May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time. John 17:3.
November 15, 2018
may the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. psalms 116:15
LUCY BUTLER
November 15, 2018
"Mr. Martin" was a kind and generous man. He was a teacher like no other. At one point in my studio years I won a free lesson with any teacher of my choice. I jumped at the chance to have my lesson with him. We had a wonderful shag lesson that I will not soon forget. I always tell my friends that he could dance you to death and not move from one spot. He was always a treat to dance with, no matter what the dance, and I'm sure the angels in heaven are lined up for their Q-dance or, if they are lucky enough, their lesson with "Fred". He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family. You lost a one of a kind, wonderful man.
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