Thomas Canary

Thomas Canary obituary

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Thomas Canary Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fern Creek Funeral Home - Louisville on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Thomas Lee Canary, 85, died Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born September 22, 1940 in Owensboro, KY to the late Thomas and Bessie Stillwell Canary.
Thomas was a division manager for Cal Gas.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Canary.
He is survived by his wife the former, Karen Shanks; children, Sherri Lynn Nelson (Rick), Dawn Walker (Dave), Caden Canary; and stepdaughter, Stephanie Jones (Josh); grandchildren; great grandchildren; and sibling, Larry Canary and Sharon Pate.
His memorial celebration is 12:00pm-3:00pm Saturday, November 22 at Daylight Church, 4801 Progress Blvd, Louisville, KY 40218.
Memorial grifts may be given to the NRA.

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November 11, 2025

Lisa Davisson posted to the memorial.

November 10, 2025

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November 10, 2025

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Lisa Davisson

November 11, 2025

Uncle Tom, thank you for the beautiful memories! Sending you big hugs from Idaho. Love you forever! Lisa

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