Buford F. Cannaday

Mr. Buford F. Cannaday, age 93, of Stuart, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on Feb. 12, 1925 to the late Charlie Cannaday and Florida Griffith Cannaday.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Shough Cannaday; a grandson, C. Michael Cannaday; two sisters, Geneva Craddock, Atrice Underwood; and five brothers, Timothy, Edgar, Gilbert, Odell, and Eugene Cannaday.  Mr. Cannaday served in the US Army during WWII and was extremely proud of his service.  He was a longtime member of New Hope Church of the Brethren and had retired from J.P. Stevens.  He loved working in his flowers and his garden.

          Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Pat Cannaday of Stuart; two grandchildren, Tony and Krystal Cannaday, Amy Priest and fiancé, Jeff Winikur; four great grandchildren, Logan and Gracie Cannaday, Braydon Priest, Kinsley Winikur; one sister, Ermigene Cannaday Fulcher of Fieldale; and several nieces and nephews.

          Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2:00 PM at New Hope Church of the Brethren with Pastor Rick Randall officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and at other times at Buford’s home.   Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements.  Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.