John Canning. John died on February 21, 2023. No school portrait of John could be found.
His obituary: John Robert Canning, Jr., 60, of Bremen Georgia, passed away on February 19, 2023 after complications from diabetes. John was born on May 9, 1962 to John Robert Canning, Sr., and Carolyn Louise Price Canning in Atlanta, Georgia. After John attended Sprayberry High School in the late 70's, he went on to join the United States Marine Corps. John served in the Marine Corps in South Carolina, Tennessee, and finally Louisiana. He specialized in hand to hand defense, and also served on the motor pool. John later used his skills developed in the Marine Corps to propel his career in logistics, including a considerable tenure as a Last Mile Critical Delivery Contractor for nationally recognized 3PL providers. John was a devoted father and grandfather, and went on to parent 5 children; Jack Canning, Danielle Roberts, John Robert Canning III, Jared Canning, Ruthy Canning. He had an amazing memory for the most minute details, and told entertaining stories to them all, sometimes with a hint of exaggeration. John was an extremely generous man. If his children or grandchildren were ever in need, he put them before himself. He never lived to excess, but made sure that his family around him had their needs met. His legacy will carry on forever reminding us that we should love others as we do ourselves. He chose to live a life of meaningful acts of love and service, as an example to those around him. Late in life John retired due to health concerns, and spent his time enjoying his hobbies, which included spending time with his family, and singing and playing music. Even in his final days, he called for his autoharp and belted out tunes from his favorite performers including Home Free, Elvis, and Chuck Berry. Those closest to John are sure to know his favorite Chuck Berry tune, and he was not afraid to sing it, regardless of the audience. John was predeceased by his father, John Robert Canning, Sr., and mother Lisa Price Turner. He is survived by brothers James Lee Canning and Thomas Christopher Barnes, sister Cherie Cosby Lawley, children Jack Canning, Danielle Roberts, John Robert Canning III, Jared Canning, Ruthy Canning, and numerous grandchildren, cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends. John was a private and humble man and requested that services be held among his immediate family.
[Supplied by his brother, James Canning]
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