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Forrest Cannady Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Peggy; children, Debbie Brooks and husband, John of Fuquay-Varina, Kathy Cannady of Cary, Gary Cannady and wife, Kathy of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Kristen and Jennifer Cannady; step- grandchildren, Jason and Jessica Brooks; brothers, Donnie, Delmar, Jim, and Glenn Cannady; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Kearney and brother, Tony.
The service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2007 at First United Methodist Church in Cary. Interment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Brown-Wynne Funeral, 200 SE Maynard Rd., Cary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the First United Methodist Church, 117 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511 or Cary Masonic Lodge No. 198, 1142 E. Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27511.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownwynne.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Cannady
Dennis (Denny) Eyberg
August 16, 2007
Dear Peggy;
I was saddened to hear the news about the death of your husband, Forrest.
My thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time of loss.
I enjoyed getting know your husband, Forrest, it was during these times we would worship together in the Young Men’s Bible Class and when he would help at the Methodist Men’s events that we grew in friendship. He was always cheerful and had a kind word to say. I remember one time when I met him in the hallway at FUMC and we would talk about our military service since he had just completed submitting his information to be included in FUMC’s Salute to Veterans book. He told me about his flying days and some of the things that he learned about weather formations. What a learning experience I had during that talk.
I know that your great strength, family and friends will help you at this time of loss. Please remember that while we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him with our Heavenly Father. Forrest is now looking down from above on all of us with pride. Your husband was truly a delightful and caring man and I am greatful that I was able to know him. Blessings.
Hugh Sawyer
August 16, 2007
Peggy and children: Today we read on the internet about the death of Ray. Mickey and I send our sincere condolences on your loss. Ray was a tremendous credit to you, his family, the community and Raleigh Tower. We feel that we too have lost a faithful friend. We join you in your grief.
We will always have a special place
in our heart for you and your family.
Hugh and Mickey Sawyer
Landon Harris
August 16, 2007
My sympathy goes out to you and your family on your loss. I worked several years with Forrest in the Tower and enjoyed working with him. Would have liked spending time in the lodge with him but moved to Myrtle Beach before his time.
Bobby Cass
August 15, 2007
Peggy and family, We know that this is such a sad time for you all but please find peace in knowing there will be no more pain and suffering. Sending our love and prayers. Bobby, Steve, & Pearl
Preston Williams
August 15, 2007
We will all miss "Sarge". He was my first supervisor at Raleigh Tower.
Judy & Frank Stancil
August 14, 2007
Peggy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Randy and Bonnie Barbee
August 14, 2007
Debbie, Our heart felt sympathies on your loss. Bonnie and Randy
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