Survived by:
Wife of 67 years, Evylene Anderson Canup,
Son and daughter-in-law Howard and Sandy Canup of Marietta;
Daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Ed Hale of Marietta;
Sister Jennie Mae Cantrell of Acworth;
Brother, Crafton Canup of Kennesaw;
5 Grandchildren, Matthew and Heather Hale of Dallas, GA, Scott and Chanda Canup of Anderson, SC, Todd and Melissa Canup of St. Clair Shores, MI, Sarah and Graham Wells of Clarkston, GA, and Anna Hale of Marietta, GA;
6 Great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Ollie and Lizzie (Newberry) Canup of Bartow County,
Brother J.C. (Jake) Canup of Marietta.
George proudly served our country during World War II with Battery D, 101 AAA Automatic Weapons Battalion of the Georgia National Guard in New Guinea and the Philippines. His unit was one of the very first to leave the United States in February 1942 on the converted troopship Queen Mary for action in the Pacific theater. George served with honor and distinction for 42 months overseas and received the Asiatic Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the Distinguished Unit Badge.
After returning from World War II, he worked for many years with his father-in-law, Truman Anderson, at Anderson Cabinet Shop in Marietta. George was a master craftsman of fine furniture. Many homes in Marietta and throughout Georgia including the Governor's mansion have been graced with the beauty of the furniture George and his father-in-law created. Later in life George also worked as an electronic technician.
George was a member of Marietta First United Methodist Church. He was a charter and founding member of the John Collins Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
George was a Licensed Amateur Radio Operator (HAM), W4FTB, and a member of the American Radio Relay League and the Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club. George, an avid golfer, played on many regional courses. He was a locally renowned wine maker.
Contributions may be made to:
Marietta First United Methodist Church.
Mayes Ward-Dobbins, Marietta
Wife of 67 years, Evylene Anderson Canup,
Son and daughter-in-law Howard and Sandy Canup of Marietta;
Daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Ed Hale of Marietta;
Sister Jennie Mae Cantrell of Acworth;
Brother, Crafton Canup of Kennesaw;
5 Grandchildren, Matthew and Heather Hale of Dallas, GA, Scott and Chanda Canup of Anderson, SC, Todd and Melissa Canup of St. Clair Shores, MI, Sarah and Graham Wells of Clarkston, GA, and Anna Hale of Marietta, GA;
6 Great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Ollie and Lizzie (Newberry) Canup of Bartow County,
Brother J.C. (Jake) Canup of Marietta.
George proudly served our country during World War II with Battery D, 101 AAA Automatic Weapons Battalion of the Georgia National Guard in New Guinea and the Philippines. His unit was one of the very first to leave the United States in February 1942 on the converted troopship Queen Mary for action in the Pacific theater. George served with honor and distinction for 42 months overseas and received the Asiatic Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the Distinguished Unit Badge.
After returning from World War II, he worked for many years with his father-in-law, Truman Anderson, at Anderson Cabinet Shop in Marietta. George was a master craftsman of fine furniture. Many homes in Marietta and throughout Georgia including the Governor's mansion have been graced with the beauty of the furniture George and his father-in-law created. Later in life George also worked as an electronic technician.
George was a member of Marietta First United Methodist Church. He was a charter and founding member of the John Collins Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
George was a Licensed Amateur Radio Operator (HAM), W4FTB, and a member of the American Radio Relay League and the Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club. George, an avid golfer, played on many regional courses. He was a locally renowned wine maker.
Contributions may be made to:
Marietta First United Methodist Church.
Mayes Ward-Dobbins, Marietta
Survived by:
Wife of 67 years, Evylene Anderson Canup,
Son and daughter-in-law Howard and Sandy Canup of Marietta;
Daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Ed Hale of Marietta;
Sister Jennie Mae Cantrell of Acworth;
Brother, Crafton Canup of Kennesaw;
5 Grandchildren, Matthew and Heather Hale of Dallas, GA, Scott and Chanda Canup of Anderson, SC, Todd and Melissa Canup of St. Clair Shores, MI, Sarah and Graham Wells of Clarkston, GA, and Anna Hale of Marietta, GA;
6 Great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Ollie and Lizzie (Newberry) Canup of Bartow County,
Brother J.C. (Jake) Canup of Marietta.
George proudly served our country during World War II with Battery D, 101 AAA Automatic Weapons Battalion of the Georgia National Guard in New Guinea and the Philippines. His unit was one of the very first to leave the United States in February 1942 on the converted troopship Queen Mary for action in the Pacific theater. George served with honor and distinction for 42 months overseas and received the Asiatic Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the Distinguished Unit Badge.
After returning from World War II, he worked for many years with his father-in-law, Truman Anderson, at Anderson Cabinet Shop in Marietta. George was a master craftsman of fine furniture. Many homes in Marietta and throughout Georgia including the Governor's mansion have been graced with the beauty of the furniture George and his father-in-law created. Later in life George also worked as an electronic technician.
George was a member of Marietta First United Methodist Church. He was a charter and founding member of the John Collins Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
George was a Licensed Amateur Radio Operator (HAM), W4FTB, and a member of the American Radio Relay League and the Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club. George, an avid golfer, played on many regional courses. He was a locally renowned wine maker.
Contributions may be made to:
Marietta First United Methodist Church.
Mayes Ward-Dobbins, Marietta
Wife of 67 years, Evylene Anderson Canup,
Son and daughter-in-law Howard and Sandy Canup of Marietta;
Daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Ed Hale of Marietta;
Sister Jennie Mae Cantrell of Acworth;
Brother, Crafton Canup of Kennesaw;
5 Grandchildren, Matthew and Heather Hale of Dallas, GA, Scott and Chanda Canup of Anderson, SC, Todd and Melissa Canup of St. Clair Shores, MI, Sarah and Graham Wells of Clarkston, GA, and Anna Hale of Marietta, GA;
6 Great-grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Ollie and Lizzie (Newberry) Canup of Bartow County,
Brother J.C. (Jake) Canup of Marietta.
George proudly served our country during World War II with Battery D, 101 AAA Automatic Weapons Battalion of the Georgia National Guard in New Guinea and the Philippines. His unit was one of the very first to leave the United States in February 1942 on the converted troopship Queen Mary for action in the Pacific theater. George served with honor and distinction for 42 months overseas and received the Asiatic Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the Distinguished Unit Badge.
After returning from World War II, he worked for many years with his father-in-law, Truman Anderson, at Anderson Cabinet Shop in Marietta. George was a master craftsman of fine furniture. Many homes in Marietta and throughout Georgia including the Governor's mansion have been graced with the beauty of the furniture George and his father-in-law created. Later in life George also worked as an electronic technician.
George was a member of Marietta First United Methodist Church. He was a charter and founding member of the John Collins Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
George was a Licensed Amateur Radio Operator (HAM), W4FTB, and a member of the American Radio Relay League and the Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club. George, an avid golfer, played on many regional courses. He was a locally renowned wine maker.
Contributions may be made to:
Marietta First United Methodist Church.
Mayes Ward-Dobbins, Marietta
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