Ronald "RC" Craig Cannady

Ronald Craig “RC” Cannady Sr. was born March 01, 1936, in Chauncey, Georgia, born to Cpl. William Claude Cannady (Nov. 15, 1899, Graymont Summit, Emanuel Co., GA – Sept. 15, 1947 Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL) and Carrie Frances, which she changed to Frances Carolyn Smith (Dec.17, 1912, Chauncey, Dodge Co., GA - July 15, 1985, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL).

RC was preceded in death by his beautiful and loving wife of 55 years, Irene Evelyn Wilson Cannady (Sept. 04, 1937, Wyandotte, MI – Sept. 17, 2011, LaGrange, Troup Co., GA). Also, preceding RC in death were his parents (Wm. Claude and Frances C Cannady), his sister, Claudia Carole Cannady – Babbitt – Golden (Dec 30, 1939 – Jan 03, 2022, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL), brother-in-law John Henry Golden (Sept 12, 1932 Birmingham, AL – May 08, 2001 Jacksonville, FL), niece Tina Maria Babbitt (March 28, 1965 Jacksonville, FL – April 25, 2001 Fruit Cove, FL) and many dear Smith, Cannady aunts, uncles and cousins.

Surviving RC is his daughter Stephanie Kim Cannady, son Ronald Craig Cannady II (Julie Nivens), son Michael Eugene Cannady, grandchildren Marissa Wilson Cannady, Ryan Craig Cannady, Macy Julia Burns (fiancé Andrew Shackelford), Timothy Michael Cannady (Anna), Kathryn Alyce Cannady (Marius), Danielle Marie Cannady, Michael Austin Cannady, great-granddaughters Virginia Evelyn Cannady and Madeline Kate Cannady, niece Frances Carolyn Babbitt- Johnson (Patrick), nephew Joseph Babbitt, great-nieces Courtney Shea Johnson, Callie Alexandra Johnson and great-grandniece Tully Maria Johnson. Special mention of Peter Crawford who lovingly cared for RC like a son.

RC’s funeral service will be held Friday, August 2, 2024 at Striffler- Hamby Funeral Home located at 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange GA. (706) 884-8636. Pastor Cade Farris will be officiating. The family will be receiving guests at 10:00 am and the service will begin at 11:00 am.

Pall Bearers are Ryan Cannady, Peter Crawford, Patrick Johnson, Victor Kary, Andrew Shackelford and Jonathan Tanner. Honorary Pall Bearers are Ross Young, Joe Tanner, Gene Mashlan, Tony Westley, Kurt Jaeger Sr., Wayne Hadden, Chris Joseph and Dennis Parker.

In lieu of flowers, you may honor RC by making a donation to Tunnels to Towers.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636