Born in Tabor City, he was a son of the late Austin and Ruby Pigott Canady. After high school, Mr. Canady entered the U.S. Army. Upon discharge, he moved to Charlotte and began a career at Associated Transport, Inc. He soon met and married Betty J. Freeman and had 60 loving years together raising two daughters and enjoying four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Leon was a very active member of Mulberry Baptist Church and more recently First Baptist Church of Charlotte where he served for many years in a multitude of areas. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather as well as a great friend to many throughout his life. He had a special place in his heart for struggling single mothers and loved opportunities to help.
Mr. Canady’s favorite pastime was bird watching, taking mountain trips, and cooking boiled peanuts. He was a master at home remodeling projects and woodworking which led to accomplishing his dream of being self-employed. He was the owner and operator of Purr-fection Painting.
Mr. Canady is survived by two daughters, Karen Lomax (Phil) and Janice Canady; four granddaughters, Amanda Lomax, Emily Gilmore (Matthew), Lauren Conwell, and Sara Westbury (Lee); four great grandchildren, Sophia, Hannah, Nico, and Aaron; and a brother, Kenneth Canady. He was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Simmons.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremations Service conducted by Rev. Michael Cummings with burial to follow in Forest Lawn West Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the funeral home prior to the service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.forestlawnwest.com.
Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service
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