Ronald Canady passed away in Winder, Georgia, on September 20, 2026. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Wilbur and Victoria Canady at General Hospital on April 20, 1950.

Ronald was baptized at Greater New Hope Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated in 1969 from Hughes High School.

Ronald served in the U.S. Army as a P.F.C. from 1973–1975. He traveled to many countries. He was stationed in Germany and lived there for two years. Ronnie could speak German. Some of his most enjoyable hobbies were working as a barber at the VA Hospital, where he provided haircuts to patients.

Ronald enjoyed fishing. He owned several boats and many cars, which he delighted in working on and restoring. He liked to dress and may have won the Best Dressed Award. Ask his schoolmates

from the 1969 high school yearbook.

After being in Cincinnati a while, he wanted to travel, and he got a job with the VA in Cincinnati. Later, he transferred to Florida, next to Georgia, then to California. Finally retiring in Winder, Georgia.

In Winder, he married his wife, Rosemary.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Victoria Canady; one brother, Larry Bush; one sister, Anne Canady; and two nephews, Timothy Canady, Jr. and Michael Douthfitt.

Ronald is survived by his children, Keith, Rhonda, Jamel, and Ronnay; his siblings, Wilbur Canady, Jr., Deborah Harris, Donald (Martina) Canady, Diane Canady, Timothy Canady, Donna (Shane)

Fitzhugh, and Tiffany Conners; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and many relatives and friends.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Walker Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy, 7272 Hamilton Avenue, Mt. Healthy (45231). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 11:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy he leaves behind.

He will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45232.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Canady family during this difficult time. Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.