BRENT WARREN CANNADY
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BRENT WARREN CANNADY

  • December 19, 1950 - June 18, 2012
  • Downey, California
  • In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sheriffs' Relief Association "Survivors and Dependents Fund @ 220" in memory of Brent Cannady. Mail to: The Sheriffs' Relief Association 11515 Colima Rd. Building B Whittier, Ca. 90604
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“Hello, Judy! Steve is still having difficulty trying to find the words to say to you about Brent's passing ........ so I'll jump in with my deepest...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Steve and Bonnie DeNully - ID

“We are so sad that our sweet brother Brent has gone on ahead of us to be with the Lord. We have so many great memories of fun times together and...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Dave and Robbie Estridge - CA

“Judy and family, I'm so very sorry to hear about Brent. I am praying for your family and am asking the Lord to wrap His loving arms around you and...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Kathye Hunt - Midland, MI

“Although it has been many years we remember Brent fondly from the Downey Dolphins. Our heartfelt condolences. Hugs of support to all. We especially...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Alba Family - Downey, CA - Friend

“Judy my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hold on tight to your family and those grandbabies. ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Joyce Vittorio - Chicago, IL

“I remember coming to your house for ice cream when you were first married. Brent had many good stories about being a rookie policeman and we enjoyed...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Gary and Cindy Gardner - CO

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you recover from this devastating loss. As Christians, we know we will again be united with Brent and our...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: John and Carol Edmonds - Downey, CA

“My family and I send our condolences to you and yours. ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Linda - Fort Wayne, IN

“May God comfort and strengthen you and your family. With sympathy to all of you. ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Diana DeCamp - Grover Hill, OH

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Judy and her family. Remember all the good times you had with Brent. He will be looking down on you as you...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Marilyn and Paul Hoehn - OH

“You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories help keep your Dad's/Brent's spirit alive in your hearts forever! Love and hugs...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: The Baker Family - Chicago, IL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this very sad time. He is no longer suffering from pain but in deed dancing with the angels. God...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Tiffany Forsythe - Corona, CA

“To my second Dad..... You will be missed. May you rest comfortably now. May the Cannady family continue to have strength. ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Stephanie Calvert - Corona, CA


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Brent Warren Cannady, 61, was born in Long Beach, Ca. on December 19, 1950 and passed away in Long Beach, Ca. on June 18, 2012. He was a Lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and had been with the Department for 35 years.

Brent loved spending time with his grandchildren and while his own children were growing up, he loved watching all of their sports games all the way up through high school and college. He graduated from Mayfair High School, Cal State Long Beach with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology - Law Enforcement in 1974 and received his Master's Degree from USC in Public Administration in 1980. Brent's hobbies included reading, woodworking, collecting old tools and refurbishing them. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Downey for 41 years. He and his family enjoyed camping and went to Hume Lake every year.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Downey with a reception following.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Cannady of Downey, his son, Eric (Laura) Cannady of Downey, his daughters, Robin (Nick) Ray of Irvine and Rebecca (Brian) Waymack of Downey and his grandchildren, Katherine & Joseph Cannady and Kaylie Ray. He also leaves his step-mother, Blanche Cannady of Long Beach, his brothers, Pat Cannady of Michigan and Mike Cannady of Lakewood and his sister, Cynthia Dawson of Torrance and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sheriffs'
Relief Association "Survivors and Dependents Fund @ 220"
in memory of Brent Cannady. Donations can be mailed to:

The Sheriffs' Relief Association
11515 Colima Rd. Building B
Whittier, CA 90604