A graveside funeral service for Owen Maxwell “Max” Canady, age 91 of Simsboro, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Antioch Cemetery in Simsboro with Rev. Jason Walsworth officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, prior to the graveside service, at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston.
Owen Maxwell Canady was born February 13, 1933 in Onslow, NC. He passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Arcadia, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, O.K., and Eunice Canady; five sisters and 1 brother, all from the Virginia area; and a son, Ricky Canady of Ruston.
Mr. Canady is survived by his children: Cindy and her husband Chuck East of Monroe, LA, Patti and her husband Lorman Smith of Ruston, LA, and Scott Canady and his wife Chanda of Jonesboro, LA.; grandchildren: Chris Weems, Carly Smith, Skyler Canady (Courtney), Zachary Smith, Sladen Canady (Cassidy), and Saxton Canady; great-grandchildren: Madison Weems, Brintley Weems, Sailor Canady, Cali Mae Canady, and Shiloh Canady; great-great-grandchildren: Everleigh Potier, and Grayson Eddy.
Max served in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, LA. After his military service, he worked as a self-employed salesman. Max had a great love for the game of baseball. He coached numerous kids from Virginia, and Mississippi to Ruston, LA. He coached in both the Little League and Dixie Majors. If he was not coaching or watching, he was videoing the sport. Max also played racquetball; he competed in racquetball tournaments well into his later years.
The family would like to thank the staff at Leslie Lakes Retirement Center in Arcadia, LA for the care they have provided for their father.
Pallbearers for Mr. Canady’s service are: Chris Weems, Skyler Canady, Sladen Canady, Saxton Canady, Zachary Smith, and Lorman Smith.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Antioch Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 284, Simsboro, LA 71275. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit: http://www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com
