David Walker Canady, 79, of Wallace left his earthly life for his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

He was born on September 27, 1946, in Robeson County; the son of the late Margaret Neal Hodges.  He is also preceded in death by his brother Charles Thomas "Tom" Cook.

David proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a dedicated member of United Christian Fellowship Church in Wallace where he served as church treasurer, sang in the choir and served on numerous committees throughout the years.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and loving wife of 20 years Evelyn Myers Canady; his son Will Canady and wife Katie of Wallace; daughters Shannon Barber and husband Philip of Wallace and Samantha Wilhoit of Lake Tillery, North Carolina; grandchildren Kensley Blanchard, Jase Blanchard, Channing Wilhoit, Wyatt Wilhoit, Maddox Wilhoit and Daxton Wilhoit; brothers Wayne Canady and wife Phyllis of Hampstead, James Canady and wife Louise of Wilmington and Neal Cook and wife Dana of Hampstead; sisters Melvinia Hester of Sanford and Darlene Spencer and husband David of Salt Lake City, Utah; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved David dearly.

David was a devoted husband and caring father, grandfather and brother.  He was a man who loved his family with all his heart and was always there for them.  Being an avid Trump supporter and an army veteran, David was a true American.  He enjoyed all sports and was a diehard Tarheel fan.  David enjoyed NASCAR and made sure he watched the race every Sunday after church. He was a man of great integrity and honor. His keen sense of humor and charitable spirit helped him cultivate enduring friendships through the years that sustained him through the dark days of his illness.  His friends and family are comforted knowing that he has moved on from this life to the fuller one he now has with God through eternity.  David will surely be missed but he will never be forgotten.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Reverend Calvin Leavitte and Reverend Buddy Dowd officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 25th.

Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation,1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at lifecare.org.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home is serving the Canady family.