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Jack Canton Obituary
LOGANSPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Jack Evin Canton will be held on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Many, LA with Father Joe Martina officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Many, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 pm.
Jack Evin Canton, Sr., 89, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away on August 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1923 in McComb, Mississippi to Henry and Thelma Raleigh Canton. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie McCormic Canton; brothers: Van Canton, Hollis Canton, and James Canton; sisters: Nina Canton Cooper, and Edna Canton McKeehan.
Pa-Pa Canton was an icon around the Logansport area; known for his walks around town and his love of helping at the fire station Bingo. He and Ma Ma loved to dance and for many years were active in square dance circles; and he loved working with his "ladies" at God's Food Pantry. PFC Jack Canton, Sr., served his country in the U. S. Army as a cook. He was retired from International Paper Company after 30+ years.
Pa-Pa Canton is survived by two sons, Jack Canton, Jr., and wife Gayle; Louis (Chubby) Canton and wife Janis; daughter, Sue Boyd and husband Larry (Nubbin) Boyd all of Logansport, La; grandchildren: Brandy and Mark Ward, Cricket and Dennis Deas, Rusty Canton, Jason and Sissy Canton, Chad and Tracey Canton all of Logansport, and Dusty and Kevin Norris of Pottsville, AR; great grandchildren: Stormie and Chris, Sage, Sawyer, Ryder and Codi, Ronni, Campbell, Canton, Carson, Ben, Isabella, Josh, Parker, Trenton, Caden, and Kayl; great-great grandchildren: Madeline and Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons.
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Lauren
October 14, 2022
You are missed and loved.
August 23, 2012
Dear Sue, Jack & Louis,
I am sad to hear of your dad's passing. He was a good man and a great uncle. I wish I could have been there for his funeral.
Love always,
Debbie Lites Gates
Mark Odom
August 17, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for all the family!
Don & Teresa Cogswell
August 17, 2012
Our hearts are with all the Canton family during this time of loss. Don & I miss our Logansport family & wish we could get down to visit more. We love ya'll!
LaTachau Pennywell-Wilkins
August 17, 2012
Brandy you and your family are in my prayers. For the saints To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. LHS C/0 1985
Elinor & Leon Horton
August 16, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
August 16, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3
christopher williams
August 16, 2012
To the family of Mr.jack canton sorry for last of your love one my pray with our he will miss by me at the foodbank on every month we be there.
Jim & June Hooper
August 16, 2012
Jack and Gayle, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with yall at this difficult time. Love yall
Larry and Judy Golden
August 16, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are here for you if you need anything!
Wilma Shinall/Cooper
August 16, 2012
Sorry to hear about the home going of your beloved dad and grandfather. I will always remember that smiling face. What a great heritage that he has in all of you. Prayers went up!
McCormick / McCoy family
August 16, 2012
"Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear."
Our hearts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Carter Curry
August 16, 2012
Jack, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Lee
August 16, 2012
God Bless and keep you during this. Sorry I can't be there but my thoughts and prayers are with you. The Canton family and Mr Jack have a special place in my heart.
Billie Jean Kay
August 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marie Lites
August 16, 2012
Jackie and Chubby,
I am sorry for the loss of your dad. He was always a friendly man at the reunions. He and Aunt Marie were a perfect pair. My prayers are with you both, during this time.
Bobby and Gladys Wilkinson
August 16, 2012
Our prayers are with you and the family my friend if you need anything you know to call.
August 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
August 16, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Jack Evin Canton, Sr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Jack. And to Jack it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army. Jack, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Jack's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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