Lincoln M. Cannady

Deacon Lincoln M. Cannady Sr. entered this life on August 4, 1926 in Franklinton, North Carolina. He was the third of five children born to the late Benjamin H. Cannady and Creasie Smith Cannady. He departed this life on Monday, April 28, 2008.Lincoln was a strong and courageous, yet quiet man of faith. He was a friendly, kind and compassionate man. He had a smile for everyone and made friends everywhere he went. One of his most favorite things to do was to read the Word of God. The family knew that on Saturday nights dad would be preparing for Sunday school by studying his Sunday school lesson. Like Solomon, he was blessed with much wisdom that was often honorably released during Sunday school discussions and Bible class. Lincoln was blessed with long life. He gave himself and was a prime example of a faithful husband and loving father.He received his early education from the Franklinton County Public School System and later graduated from Creedmoor High School. He was drafted into the US Army during WWII as a Private First Class Soldier, and was later promoted to a Military Police Officer. While serving, he received metals such as the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and he received an honorable discharge.In January 1949, he married the love of his life, Meta C. Harris; to whom he was married to for 59years. From this union seven children were born: Lincoln Jr. (preceded him in death), Bernard, Charlotte, Marilyn, Earl (preceded him in death), Cheryl and Sandra.In August of 1956, Lincoln relocated to Baltimore Maryland; he was employed at the Bethlehem Steel Co. for over thirty years until retirement.Not only did he serve in the United States Army, but he also served in the Army of the Lord. He was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost at the Ransom Way of the Cross Church in Franklinton, N.C., where he served faithfully. In 1958, he became one of the first members of the Refuge Way of the Cross Church, founded by his oldest brother Bishop Leroy H. Cannady, Sr., and he read the first scripture in the church, which was 1 Corinthians 13. He served the Lord with all diligence and was an avid Sunday school scholar. He served as the Vice Chairperson of the Deacon Board, member of the executive board, and was once the assistant superintendent of the Sunday School Dept. He was a devoted and dedicated member of the Refuge Way of the Cross Church and he served well.He leaves to cherish his memory his dedicated and loving companion Meta Cannady; 5children: Bernard (Aquilla) Cannady of Atlanta, GA; Charlotte (William) Quinn; Marilyn Cannady; Cheryl Cannady; and Sandra Cannady all of Baltimore, MD; 3siblings: Bishop Leroy H. Cannady Sr. of Baltimore, MD; Annie (Charles) Scott of Neptune NJ; and Bishop Ben Cannady of Mineral, VA; 7grandchildren: Eric (Tonia) Cannady; Takiyah Westmoreland of Baltimore, MD; Tiffany (Eric) Nesmith of Atlanta, GA; Billie Quinn; Anthony Curtis; William Quinn Jr.; and Joshua Cannady all of Baltimore, MD; 7great grandchildren; 3spiritual daughters: Mary Rice, Arlene White, and Joshua Cannady all of Baltimore, MD; 7great grandchildren; 3spiritual daughters: Mary Rice, Arlene White, and Claudia Barber and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Lincoln M. Cannady

August 4, 1926 - April 28, 2008