Gary Wayne Canant

Gary Wayne Canant, age 74, of Alcoa, TN passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at his home. Wayne attended Calvary Baptist Church in Alcoa, TN. He served in the United States Navy and the Air National Guard before retiring from TVA. In retirement, Wayne drove the courtesy cart at Fleamasters Fleamarket in Ft. Myers, FL. He is preceded in death by his father, William Oran Canant; mother, Annabelle Garner Canant; brother, David Glenn Canant; sister, Rebecca Lynn Canant Sayles; nephew, Rusty Lou Canant. Survivors include his daughter, Shelia Moss (Darrell); grandchild, Nathan Claire Vaughn; brother, Allen Canant (Tammy); sisters, Marcia Anita Chambers (Drew), Paula Canant, Deborah Runkles (Duane); former wife, Nancy Laverne Raines Canant; many nieces, nephews and friends; special friend, Mike Becker. The family will gather with church friends for a meal at 5:00 PM and a memorial service beginning at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church 100 S Rankin Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701 with Pastor Greg Williamson officiating. Friends and family will assemble for a graveside service at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Grandview Cemetery in Maryville, TN. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Calvary Baptist Church, 100 S Rankin Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701 or Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM), P.O. Box 3310, Knoxville, TN 37927-3310. Services provided by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service 865-983-1000 www.smithlifeandlegacy.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gary Wayne Canant please visit our Sympathy Store.