Lavan "Pete" Canady

Mr. Lavan “Pete” Canady, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Emanuel County Nursing Home.  He was born November 12, 1937, in Garfield to the late J. B. Canady and Farie Proctor Canady.  Mr. Canady was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Johnnie Sherrod Canady; brothers, Richard Canady, Howard Canady; sisters Sara Rabishaw, Joyce Wiggins, Ann Edenfield and Gerline Walker.

When you here “They do not make ‘em like that anymore” Pa Pete definitely fit the description.

He was one of the hardest working men and yet his gentle soul was friendly to all.

Pa Pete was a loving Father, Grandfather, and friend.  He prayed for everyone all the time.  His prayers were definitely heard.  He was a true man of God.  He was an active member and Deacon of Swainsboro Freewill Baptist Church.  He loved his Church.

His loved his time at the farm.  He planted a garden season and loved to pick it for you!  His family and friends enjoyed many of his delicious vegetables.  He was famous for his red potatoes, squash, cabbage, turnips, mustard and okra.  He also was such a perfectionist that he used a push plow.

Pa Pete also loved to fish at the farm.  He has caught and fried many.  He went most every day to feed his fish.  He enjoyed to see them “pop the water”.

He loved to stop at Yard Master several times a day to check on his son and family.  He always would ask “if we had a good day” When we answered “we did”, he said “ Praise the Lord! Pa Pete will be missed by many.

He is survived by his son, Frank Canady (Teah) of Swainsboro, daughter, Becky Benefield (Leland) of Thompsons Station, TN; granddaughters, Kala Allmond (Sam), Alie Hendley (Tyler), Kristin Reed; great-grandchildren, Canady Cole Allmond, Ava James Allmond and Bishop Hendley.

Graveside Service will be 3:00 P.M., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum with Reverend Eddie Hodges officiating, assisted by Reverend Steve Dowless.

Pallbearers will be Sam Allmond, Tyler Hendley, Ronnie Newsome, Randall Snellgrove, Jeff Lane, and Derrick Cooper.

The family request in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Swainsboro Free Will Baptist Church C/O building fund at 434 Lambs Bridge Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

Condolences may be expressed at www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com.

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors oversees the arrangements for Mr. Lavan “Pete” Canady, 87, of Swainsboro.