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Reuben Cannady Obituary

Reuben F. Cannady

December 7, 1937 - December 20, 2013

Youngsville

Reuben Fox Cannady, 76, of Youngsville, died on December 20, 2013.

He was the son of the late Jones Macon Cannady, Sr. and Tempie Mitchiner Cannady. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jones Cannady, Jr. and wife Lucy; Nathaniel Cannady; brother-in-law, Perry Wheless. He is survived by his brothers Clyde Cannady (Betty) of Raleigh; Fes Cannady (Frances) of Aurora, CO; sisters, Betty Wheless of Fuquay Varina; Ann Ijames (Steve); sister-in-law, Diana Cannady all of Franklinton. He loved his many nieces and nephews but was especially close to his niece, Elizabeth Ijames of Youngsville.

A graveside service will be held at the family cemetery on Will Mitchiner Rd at 2 pm today, December 22, 2013. The family will also receive friends after the service.

Reuben was an artist. He graduated from Richmond Professional Institute. He taught art in the Maryland public schools for 32 years. After his teaching career, he retired to his home in Franklin County and became an avid gardener. He applied his artistic talents to his gardens and produced beautiful flower gardens at his home in Youngsville and at the Cannady family homestead.

Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.strickland funeralhome.net

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Published by The News & Observer on Dec. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Reuben Cannady

Sponsored by Richard Vesely, a friend.

22 Entries

AJ Scott-Giovanni

December 16, 2020

Reuben, I think of you fondly every December and then some. Thanks for being a meaningful part of my life.

R. Cannady, oil on canvas, 30" x 36", North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Artists 21st Annual Exhibition, Dec 3 - Dec 28, 1958, Raleigh, N.C.

Richard Vesely

April 12, 2016

Claude Pack

October 14, 2014

My deepest regards to the family of the late Rueben Fox Canady. He was dear friend to me and my deceased wife, Doris Hughes Pack. I was just looking to try to reconnect with him after being out of touch for so long. He will be greatly missed by me and my sons Christian and Jason. He was a great encourager to them, whom they called "Uncle Rueben". I thank God for the time we had him in our lives.

Tom Newbrough

August 28, 2014

Reuben appeared in a dream of mine last night after many years, and I was saddened to learn he had passed away just last year. He was my friend, my favorite teacher, my mentor, and I agree his art room at NEHS was indeed a sanctuary where he made everyone feel welcome. A true artist and a lovely human being who will be missed.

Brenda Akers Jann

June 4, 2014

I'm so sad to hear of Mr. Cannady's passing. He was a kind and talented art teacher. I was privileged to be his student at Northeast from the first year of the school's opening until my graduation. Because of his
inspiration, I went on to study art myself. God Bless You, Mr. Cannady

Tracy Smelser

May 18, 2014

In memory of a great artist, teacher and man. I will never forget him. Rest in Peace. Northeast High School alumni class of 1981.

Tracy Smelser

May 18, 2014

Just heard of the passing of Reuben. I am deeply saddened and pause to remember what he did for me as a teacher at Northeast High School. His art room/class was a sanctuary to all of us who loved art and self expression as much as he did. His encouragement and faith in those of us who needed special guidance was legendary. He sheltered a lot of us kids from the turbulent times of youth and offered a safe haven to those of us who were the square pegs, the misunderstood, the rag tag misfits and lastly the artists who took strength from having a place to finally fit in. A place where we could go every day and it all made sense. He taught us much more than art. He gave us the freedom of being ourselves, but even sweeter was the acceptance he gave to us, unconditionally. I will never forget him as an artist, as a friend and teacher. I am still am artist and think of him often while I work and I thank him for his lessons. Both in art and life. God bless you Reuben Cannady and I am sure that wherever you are now is so much more beautiful because you showed up.

Kathie (Payne) Sweeney

April 30, 2014

How very sad to hear of Mr. Cannady's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers at Northeast High. My condolences to his family.

Mary LeDoux

March 4, 2014

Mr. Cannady in 1971 - Art Class at Northeast High School, Pasadena, Maryland

Mary LeDoux

March 4, 2014

1971 Northeast High School

Charlezetta Forbes Bryant

March 1, 2014

So very sad to hear of Ruben's passing. He always had words of encouragement for me during my first years of teaching at Northeast High School

Larry B. Johnson

March 1, 2014

O my! Although Reuben and I kept in contact over the years and I would stop by to see him occasionally during my visits to North Carolina, I did not know he had passed. Wow! I remember those garden tours and the beautiful family homestead. Indeed, he was an artist in more ways than one. What a caring teacher he was! He had a way with students that no other teacher could have. Mr. Cannady was true. What one saw one got. Indeed, I will miss my dear Northeast High School colleague and friend.

Sheila Thompson

February 27, 2014

I just learned of Mr. Cannady's passing today... my deepest sympathy to his family. He was one of my favorite teachers...such a talented and kind man! He taught me art but he also taught me many life lessons, too!

Thank you Mr. Cannady for my life!

AJ Scott- Giovanni

February 23, 2014

All so saddened about this news of the passing of my Mentor and Great Friend, I believe that there is a special plain or level for people like Mr. Cannady that will exsist through time and space to affect and pass on qualities to those who need compassion, understanding and most of all Love. Reuben, you had much effect on my life and Art, I really think that you would be proud of me. I will see you as soon as my job here is done. Missing You.

Peggy Hayden

February 23, 2014

Thank you to one of the nicer teachers from northeast. We miss good teachers like him. So glad he had man year to pursue other hobbies. God bless.

Tracey Douglas Ewald

February 23, 2014

I just found out through a friend about mr. Canady I will have to say he was my one teacher who really sticks out, he was my absolute favorite I spent lots of time with him doing ceramics I remember he would give me passes out of my other classes so I could come down to his room throw pots I would stay after school many of days . I have such wonderful memories because of him. Mr. Canady you will be missed by many who went to Northeast we love you.

Nancy (Stump) Fohrell

February 23, 2014

Dear Reuben! My best friend when I began teaching English in the late 60's. Your art room was much more fun! I thank you for changing my life's direction - I still teach pottery the way you taught me. Keep God's garden beautiful, my heart friend!

Donna Jenkins

February 23, 2014

With sincere gratitude for all you did for students at Northeast High School you were the best teacher ever Rest in peace

Dan Campbell

February 23, 2014

Reuben Fox Cannady was my friend. He started off as my Art Teacher at Northeast High School in 1971 and quickly became someone I admired and cherished. Reuben encouraged me in many types of art but mentored me in pottery. He was such an open-hearted, caring, thoughtful, funny and loving person. Reuben had a gift of making everyone feel special. He gave a sanctuary to all of the kids in school that felt like misfits and encouraged them to try to find themselves. He was an amazing teacher, but he was an incredible person in my eyes. I visited Reuben about 2 years ago after not seeing him for about 25 years. It was if there had never been a gap. Same old Reuben! Loving, caring, funny. I wish I had seen him one more time, but I'll definitely have to still visit a person that meant so much to me and helped shape my life. My heart goes out to his family and friends. You have lost someone special and all of us that knew him have lost the same. I will hold you in my heart Reuben. He helped shape my life and the world would be better with more people like you...your friend, Dan Campbell

Martin Helbig

January 11, 2014

Dear Rueben, RIP.You were my favorite teacher in high school. You were my inspiration.

December 22, 2013

Uncle Reuben was the best uncle a person could ask for. He was talented not only with a paint brush, but in the yard as a flower gardener too. His love for people, especially children is unmatched. Reuben will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace dear Reuben and know you will always be loved.

Jim Gajan

December 22, 2013

Reuben was a very talented, creative, thoughtful neighbor. His smile and constant joy on Gregory Manor will be sorely missed. All the Cannadys, Ijames, and family are in both my thoughts and prayers.

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