Kenneth M. Canaday

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Service Schedule
Memorial Service
VFW
1206 Central Blvd, Bull Shoals
Bull Shoals, AR  72619
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
11am
Memorial Contributions
VFW's Veteran's Relief Fund
I served in the Army.
Kenneth M. CanadayI am a Veteran.

of Bull Shoals, AR

June 18, 2019

Kenneth M. Canaday, 98, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away June 18, 2019 at his home.

He was born on May 12, 1921 in Morris, Illinois to Ray and Leona (Palmer) Canaday.
He attended Morris Public Schools (class of 1939) and Illinois Wesleyan College. In 1941 he married Ruth Graham, also of Morris.

Ken served During World War II in the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Corp. He was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Before and after the War he was employed by Morris Paper Mills until 1960, when he relocated to Plainfield, Illinois as General Manager of Illinois Box and Crate Co. Ken was named in "Who's Who in the Midwest" as a noted Industrialist.

Kenneth Canaday was a Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Morris, a 32nd Degree Mason, and past Master of the Morris Masonic Lodge. He was a Shriner for 64 years, and Lifetime Member of the VFW. He was an avid golfer, and loved to hunt and fish. In 1985 Ken and Ruth retired to Bull Shoals.

He is survived by three sons; Jim, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, Ray, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas and Brett, of Snellville, Georgia; one sister, Fae; 6 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great, Great, Grandchildren. Ken is preceded in death by his wife and parents.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 9, at the Bull Shoals VFW, with a luncheon and get-together immediately following.

Donations can be made to VFW's Veteran's Relief Fund.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Morris Evergreen Cemetery in Morris, Illinois, at a later date.

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Patricia Seivert
Ringle, WI
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Monday, July 8, 2019

I got to know Ken when my parents moved to Bull Shoals, he was their neighbor. He was a wonderful neighbor and they all looked after one another. My parents really liked him and I did too. RIP, Ken. I hope you are having fun visiting with my folks, Bob and Marion!

Nanette Rawling
Bull Shoals, AR
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Thursday, July 4, 2019

I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know your dad over the past years. Never forget that we're here for you whenever you need us. You are in our prayers daily.
Bill & Nan Rawling

Patricia J. Curtis
Bull Shoals., AR
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Saturday, June 22, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Ken and Ruth are now together. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved.
Pat Curtis