Charles Leon Canuette

Charles Leon Canuette, age 91, of Baxley died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the Pavilion.

Mr. Canuette was born November 4, 1926 in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Edgar Leon Canuette and the late Elizabeth Powell Canuette. He was a member of Smith Street Baptist Church.  Mr. Canuette retired from CSX Railroad after 30 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Almeda Pierce Canuette.

Survivors include his daughter, Pamela A. Beach of Baxley; sister & brother-in-law, Mitizi & Leroy Pittman of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Christy Williams and Mark Beach both of Baxley; and great grandchildren, Maeson Williams and Allen Thomas Beach both of Baxley. Several nieces & nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Toombs County with Rev. Wayne Williamson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to The Gideons International Appling Camp P.O. Box 403 Baxley, Georgia 31515 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.