Phillip Michael Canada
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The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Memorial Park Riverside Chapel. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, August 29, 2025 at Memorial Park Riverside Chapel with interment to follow at Belton Baptist Church Cemetery in Lula.
Phillip was born May 18, 1959 in Gainesville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Rev. Harmon Michael Canada and Shirley Annette (Pierce) Canada.
Phillip graduated from North Hall High School class of 1977. He worked from the age of 14 starting at Greenways Grocery and then Winn Dixie, Deep South, Coastal Supply, Climate Supply, Total Supply, and then owned Gainesville Appliance Parts currently. He enjoyed cutting grass, and antique cars. Phillip had a wonderful smile, loved to tease and cut-up. He had a big heart for helping others and will be greatly missed in the days ahead.
He is survived by his children, Mandi Philyaw (Cale) and Danielle Murphy (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Taylor, Jake, Cullen, Neelia; brother, Paul (Beth) Canada; sister, Angela (Michael) Pritchard; special nephew, Micah and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. He is survived by a special friend, Janie Gilstrap, who loved him and was by his side until the end. He is also survived by aunts, Gloria (Canada) Aultman; and Bobbie (Pierce) Slaton.
Memorial Park Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
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