Jack Canada, 80, of West City, passed away October 8, 2015 at his home.
Jack was born on September 1, 1935 in Benton, IL, the son of John and Thelma (Linn) Canada.
He married Patsy (Crawford) on June 24, 1954 in Marion, IL and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2013.
Jack was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He was a 50-year member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Jack is survived by his children, Debbie Canada, of West City, Keith Canada, of West City, Sue McClearin and husband Scott, of Benton and David Canada, of West City; two grandchildren, Jamie Canada, of Benton and Russell Gulley, of Valier, IL; one great-grandson Chase; two brothers Bob and Taina Canada and family of Rockford, IL and Dick Canada and Gigi and family, of Equality, IL; sister-in-law Doris Stewart, of Beecher, IL; extended family members Ron and Carol House and family, of Benton, Nola and Dennis Denham, of West Frankfort, IL, Gordie and Paula Denham, of Cambria, IL, Roy and Debbie Pinkston, of West City, Christi Burke and Paul of Benton. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a granddaughter Amanda Gulley, a sister Jennie Canada Ward, a sister-in-law Grace Canada and a brother-in-law Arnold Stewart.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday , October 14 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. John Neace officiating. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton.
For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time.
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