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Daniel Lee Cannady

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Daniel Lee Cannady

Birth
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Death
13 Aug 2019 (aged 79)
Mount Pleasant, Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.0894083, Longitude: -87.0329833
Plot
Section P, Site 3193
Memorial ID
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September 20, 1939 - August 13, 2019

Daniel Cannady, age 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehab.

Daniel was born September 20, 1939, in Nashville, TN, the son of the late John Daniel Cannady and Margaret Frances Smith Cannady. Daniel served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps as an aircraft mechanic. Daniel was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in aerial flight while serving with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, Provisional Marine Aircraft Group Thirty-Nine, First Marine Aircraft Wing. Upon discharge, he had reached the rank of Sgt. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the DAV.

Daniel and his wife, Doris Piggott Cannady were married for 47 years. He was completely devoted to his dear Doris, making sure that her needs were met. He made sure that each birthday and anniversary were made special for her by having her favorite meal or a special gift.

Daniel was a very giving person and regularly supported the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation, the Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of American and St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital.

A service for Daniel will be conducted Tuesday, August 20 at 4:00 P.M. in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Chaplain Eddie Rogers officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends from 2:00 P.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. Daniel will be interred in the Middle Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery in Nashville at a later date.
September 20, 1939 - August 13, 2019

Daniel Cannady, age 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehab.

Daniel was born September 20, 1939, in Nashville, TN, the son of the late John Daniel Cannady and Margaret Frances Smith Cannady. Daniel served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps as an aircraft mechanic. Daniel was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in aerial flight while serving with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, Provisional Marine Aircraft Group Thirty-Nine, First Marine Aircraft Wing. Upon discharge, he had reached the rank of Sgt. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the DAV.

Daniel and his wife, Doris Piggott Cannady were married for 47 years. He was completely devoted to his dear Doris, making sure that her needs were met. He made sure that each birthday and anniversary were made special for her by having her favorite meal or a special gift.

Daniel was a very giving person and regularly supported the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation, the Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of American and St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital.

A service for Daniel will be conducted Tuesday, August 20 at 4:00 P.M. in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Chaplain Eddie Rogers officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends from 2:00 P.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. Daniel will be interred in the Middle Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery in Nashville at a later date.


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  • Created by: BB
  • Added: Aug 15, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202178705/daniel_lee-cannady: accessed ), memorial page for Daniel Lee Cannady (20 Sep 1939–13 Aug 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 202178705, citing Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by BB (contributor 47395133).