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Lewis Canady Obituary

Lewis Arnold Canady LADSON - Lewis Arnold Canady, 82, of Ladson, husband of Violet Jean (Vansant) Canady, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Trident Medical Center. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 10 o'clock until Hour of Service. Funeral services will begin at 11 o'clock AM. Burial will follow at Murray Cemetery in Grover, SC. Lewis was born on April 28, 1932 in Walterboro, SC, son of the late Larkin Canady and Carrie (Byrd) Canady. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. He retired from Westvaco as a maintenance supervisor. Lewis was a member of Riverbluff Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife Violet are: one son: William Arnold Canady (Barbara) of North Charleston; three daughters: Cheryl Ann Dennis (Mike) of Florida, Charlotte Maree Smith (James) of Moncks Corner and Judy Kaney of Columbia; nine grandchildren: William Arnold Canady, Jr. (Melinda), Crystal Smith, Cayla Smith (Randall), Charlotte Smith, James Canady (Natasha) and Amanda Canady MacDonald, Kelly Lackey (Lance), Carey Williams (Matt), Rachel Kaney (Shane); 13 great-grandchildren: William Canady III, Morgan Canady, Harley MacDonald, Chelsee MacDonald, Bella Lackey, Alex Summers, Ally Summers, Lilly Summers, Shane Canady, Jasmine Canady, Selena Canady Gavin Lewis and Arden Williams; one sister: Jeanette Rogers of Ridgeville. He was predeceased by his first wife, Gladys P. Canady, brothers, Marion Canady and Willie T. Canady, sisters, Minnie Bell Carter, Carrie Mae Smith, and son, James Darryl Canady. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2014.

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Bobby Carter

October 21, 2020

He was a good man and a special uncle.

Terrie Howlett

October 24, 2014

So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful neighbor for 14 years. I will keep fond memories.

Ericka King Bungert

October 24, 2014

Mr.Bill, Mrs.Barbara, Billy, Mandy and Jamie,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your Papa! He was a wonderful man, and always treated my family with love and respect when we were growing up near y'all! He will be greatly missed! I was always jealous because I always wanted him to be my Papa too! My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families now! I will always love all of you!!

Diane Carter

October 24, 2014

To all who have loved Uncle LA, your loss is great. You watched as he crossed the river, and while it hurts, celebrate him home with the Lord. No one loves him more than his creator. Take the love you had for him and share it with others. There is a world that is in need of it. Hold your heads up high, live a life pleasing to God, and look forward to a reunion.

Gwen and Johnnie Smith

October 23, 2014

We will miss Uncle L.A so much. I know that Johnnie has told me over and over how much he enjoyed spending time with him over the years. We are very sorry for your loss. If there is anything that we can do for y'all please let us know. We love you all.

Charlotte Smith

October 23, 2014

Papa I will miss you very much u were amazing. u would tell us about your life in war and old stories in your life as a kid. you will be missed by everybody I just want to say that u are with MaMa now. I was by your side as you were walking the steps to heaven, also MaMa was waiting for you at the golden gates. I will see you again one day but this is not a forever goodbye. i will ALWAYS love you. you were on my mind 24/7 everyday. I will never forget while you were walking the steps to heaven, I would tell u I loved you and i would hold you hand and fix your hair. I love you Papa.

Mandy Canady

October 23, 2014

Papa I know you are in heaven with MaMa. You are not in any pain anymore. I miss you so much and will always love you!! The last two nights by your side we danced away and you danced your way into to heaven. I know they say time will heal but my heart is broken. You are missed so much but this isn't goodbye I will see you soon!!

Kendrick Swinton

October 23, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Haley Garger

October 23, 2014

We are so sorry for you loss. Keeping your family close to our hearts in prayer. Thinking of you.
Haley, Darren, & Jack

October 23, 2014

Thinking about the family during these sad times, may God be with you today and always.

Ronne and Terri Grooms

Kelli Proctor

October 23, 2014

Maree and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful man. But now he is no longer suffering and he is in heaven with all his other loved ones.

Charlotte Smith

October 22, 2014

u will be missed papa.... we love you.

Me, Cay'La, Crystal, Alex, Aly. We love you always papa.

Charlotte Smith

October 22, 2014

papa, I am really going to miss you. you were my last grandpa. I will miss the old time storiesthat you told when we came to visit you. you were a great, amazing, wonderful, funny, joking man. I will always love and miss you. u are with ma'ma now and u are much happier and u are in the golden gates of god and he was ready for you to come home with him. don't worry we all will be all right but we will all miss you and love you.

Laura Wilson

October 22, 2014

So sorry for you loss. Our thought are with you all. John and Laura

Laura Roberts

October 22, 2014

Sorry for your loss. We are here for youL if you need anything. Love Whitney,Laura and Irvin

Donna Williamson

October 22, 2014

Mandy and family:

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you." It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man. God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving yearsbecause you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)©Copyright 1988

IBEW Local 1753

October 22, 2014

The Brothers and Sisters of IBEW Local 1753 would like to express their deepest sympathy to family and friends during this time of loss.

Tracie (Tobias)Fields

October 22, 2014

Keeping the family in prayers. So sorry for your loss. God send comfort& peace to this family during this time of sorrow.

Jami Wilson

October 22, 2014

Carey Williams & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts.

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