George R. Canaday

Anderson - Captain George R. "Bob" Canaday, 83, Anderson, died March 6, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born April 17, 1925 in Anderson, Indiana, and resided in Anderson all of his life. He was a graduate of Anderson High School and Merchant Marine Officer's School. He served his country as a US Merchant Marine during WWII from 1943-1946. He was a self employed Public Accountant, owned Olympa Lanes, was an Indiana Insurance Agent and sold classic Cadillac cars. He was the youth director for Club Tom Tom, established the US Merchant Marine Museum in Anderson which was donated to the SS American Victory in Tampa Bay, Florida, dedicated in his name, was a life member of the American Legion Post #127, Ohio Valley Military Society, established the Anderson Convertible Club, a life member of the NRA, member of John Brown Liberty Ship, and was auditor/secretary and manager of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #174 from 1953-2001 where he received the Hall of Fame Award. He was active in the Madison County Civic, Fraternity and Veterans Organizations. He is survived by his wife whom he married January 14, 1949, Lou Wyant Canaday; sons, Mark R. Canaday of Anderson and Eric J. & wife Cindy Canaday of Denver; grandson, Ryan Canaday; nephew, Dr. Bruce Canaday & fiancee Victoria; great nephew, Casey & wife Melissa Canaday; step-grandchildren, Matt & wife Cynthia Greene; step great grandchildren; Emily and Aaron. He was preceded by his parents, George & Edith Heizer Canaday. Visitation will be from 3;00-4:30 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson. Services will be Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 4:30 PM, at the funeral home, south chapel. Military rites will be at the funeral home by the VFW Post #266. Cremation will take place . In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the SS American Victory, 705 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 or the SS John Brown, Project Liberty Ship, P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Station, Baltimore, MD 21224-0546. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

George R. Canaday

April 17, 1925 - March 6, 2009