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James Cannady Obituary
ATHENS, GA — James Dallas Cannady, 92, of Athens, passed away on July 10, 2025. He was born in Clinton, but later moved to Athens in 1972.
He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Coble Dairy after 40 years of being with the company.
He was also the husband of the late Joan Cannady of 67 years before her passing in 2009. He was a devoted husband, father, devoted grandfather and God loving man. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens for over 50 years.
Funeral arrangements will be Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Matt Marston and Emily Glass officiating. Family and friends are encouraged to attend to celebrate his life in the place he loved the most.
Survivors include his son and daughter in law, James (Jim) Cannady, Shelley Cannady and daughter, Karen Whitley; two granddaughters and their spouses, Noelle Brendle, David and Ashley Williams, Austin; along with two great-grandchildren, Alexander James Brendle and Kaisley Joan Williams.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.
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Karen Cannady Whitley
July 30, 2025
We will never be able to Thank every one for all the flowers, cards, meals, and sweet words about our Dad, he was a very kind, sweet and gentle man, that only wanted to make sure every one will be ok after he passed. We will miss our Father more then we ever thought possible. But he is with his Lord and Savior, our Mother and his family, and no longer in pain and having to suffer.
Marcia Caison
July 16, 2025
Your Dad and my Daddy worked together in Clinton at Coble Dairy. My parents thought the world of your wonderful parents and family. Sending prayers to your family and asking God to give you comfort
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - Athens
July 14, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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