Earl W. Cannedy

April 1, 1932 - February 20, 2021

Dateline: Godfrey Earl W. Cannedy, 88, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Morningside of Godfrey. Born April 1, 1932 in Rockbridge, IL, he was the son of Howard and Cleeta (Plogger) Cannedy. Mr. Cannedy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. He was a member of Gideons International since February 1972 and served in various offices over the years. In 1995 he retired from the Winchester Division of the Olin Corporation. On December 29, 1951 he married the former Marcella Hill at the Greenfield Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2007. Surviving is a sister, Ruth Fergurson (Ronald) of Greenfield, IL and several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Cannedy and John Wesley Cannedy. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24th, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. Services can be viewed via live stream on the Calvary Baptist Church web site at calvarycares4u.org. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Reverend Andre’ Dobson will officiate. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the Gideons International. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com