Published: June 01, 2009 03:25 pm         

JESSIE CANADA

JESSIE CANADA

May 14, 1924-May 21, 2009

Jessie Canada, age 85, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009

at Mitchell Manor in Mitchell, Ind.

He was born May 14, 1924 in Wayne County, Ky., he was the son of James

and Netha (Carrender) Canada.

He married Velma Hardwick in June of 1947, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by five daughters-Sue Strunk and husband-Sam, Janet

Ritchey and husband-Claude, all of Bedford, Mary Morrow and husband-Cecil,

Debra Richardson and husband-Clark, all of Monticello, Ky., Teresa Meadows

and husband-Ken of Larville, Ind.; two sons-Farrell Canada and wife Shelly

of Bronston, Ky., Mark Canada and friend-Connie of Somerset, Ky.,12

grandchildren-Stacy Strunk and wife-Mandy, Beverly West and husband-Ben,

Teddy Morrow and wife-Brenda, Kristie Strauser and husband-Joe, Brian Morrow

and wife-Cindy, Sarah Canada, Jason Ritchey, Shannon Phillips and

wife-Tabatha, Derick Phillips, Josh Canada, Kenny and Garrett Meadows; two

step-grandchildren-Alex (Michael) Bray and John Fryman; three

great-grandchildren-Jordan and Tyler Morrow and Liberty Strauser; and one

step-great-grandchild-Amanda West.

He was preceded in death by brothers-Luchen, Ernest, Hurstle (Al),

Edward, Gilbert, Joe, Luther, Milton, Charlie, and Lloyd; two sisters-Luta

New and Lula Roberts.

He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Navy and of the

Protestant faith. He had worked as a press operator for Lear Seigler and as

a security guard for Bandy Coal Company.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 24, 2009 in the funeral home

chapel with Marty Speer officiating. Burial followed in the Patton Hill

Cemetery with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen

Post #33 American Legion.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

Family and friends can sign the guestbook and light a candle in memory

of Jessie at www.daycarter.com.

Day And Carter Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

     

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