It is with great sorrow to announce the devastating loss of Douglas R. Cannady on the morning of Friday, September 6, 2024. After battling kidney failure for several years, Doug was determined to live out the remainder of his life his way, and he was fortunate enough to be able to do just that. His final days were spent surrounded by friends and family, sharing delicious meals, entrenched in memories and meaningful conversations. In the end, Doug passed away peacefully and comfortably in his home with his beloved wife Jessica and dog Smokey by his side.

            Doug was born on August 6, 1981, in Tucson, Arizona to Michael and Nita Cannady. Much of his life was spent here in Tucson, where his childhood was filled with family gatherings, running wild with all his cousins, and getting into mischief. As a teenager, he went to stay with his dad in Alamogordo, New Mexico, and there he met what would become some of his best friends and the girl he would fall in love with and later marry, spending over 26 years together. While his time in New Mexico was temporary, the relationships he formed there stayed with him forever.

            There were several loves in Doug’s life. He had a passion for movies and music of all genres, was a talented artist who loved to draw, and enjoyed indulging in a good meal, a good smoke, and a good laugh. He looked forward to cheering on his teams, the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, even if they had a habit of letting him down, and he loved to tear through the city in his yellow 72 Chevy truck. There were few things Doug cared about more though than his work. He started working at 17 in underground pipeline construction with his dad, and never looked back. Besides being with loved ones, nothing made him happier than being covered in dirt running a machine out in the middle of nowhere. Last but not least, Doug absolutely adored his dog Smokey. That was his little buddy who followed him everywhere, cheered him up when he was down, and loved him unconditionally. 

            Doug is survived by his wife Jessica Jordan, father Michel Cannady, sister Katie Cannady, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother Nita (Burke) Cannady, grandmothers Joyce Rosier and Janet (Thomas) Aulph, and Uncle David Tasler.

            His time here on this Earth may have been brief, but the impact he made on those lucky enough to have known and loved him was enormous. Doug was a good and humble man who worked hard to provide for his family, tried his best to always do the right thing, and never hesitated to let his loved ones know how much he loved and appreciated them. He meant so much to so many and will be profoundly missed.

            The family would like to give a special thanks to TMC Hospice at Home for giving Doug the comfort and dignity that he so deserved. The compassionate care and generosity that he and his family received from Robin, Teresa, Cydney, and Karen made all the difference in the world, and we will be forever grateful.