Conley Canada, 93, passed away on July 8, 2017. He was born on December 1, 1923 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Conley graduated from Oolitic High School and served in World War II. He married Mary Jewell Davis on March 15, 1946. Together they owned Canada’s Barber and Beauty Shop in Indianapolis for 34 years. After Mary retired, Conley continued barbering, totaling 50 years of service.
Conley is survived by his daughter, Judy (John) Fraps; son, John (Lucy) Canada; grandchildren, Jeff (Cyndi) Canada, Jody Canada, Joe (Mekenzie) Canada, Bill (Stacy) Fraps, Marianne Fraps; 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, five brothers, one sister, and a great grandson.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel, with visitation at 9:30 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Sports Field or the Carmel American Legion Post 155.
Ben Brooks says
My prayers to your family during this time. Conley will be missed.
Stephen Zimmerman says
Conley forever remains “my favorite barber”. From his shop at 34th & Fairfield to his chair on 71st Street near Eastwood Junior High I exchanged ideas and conversation about everything under the son. Typical of his dedication was a visit to St. Vincents Hospital in the Fall of 1960 when I was confined to a bed in a full body cast. Suffering from a fractured spine, ruptured spleen, and a broken femur, Conley answered the call from my parents to cut my hair and give me a shave. Unless you’ve experienced it, you can’t imagine how crusty you feel confined to a bed for 6 months. Conley came to the rescue as I was recovering. I stayed with him for years until I got married and moved away. God bless Conley and may he rest in peace. A genuine person and a credit of the first rank.
Leonard Yogi Glazier says
Please read my Condolence to Conley Canada which is printed in Mary Canada’s Condolence Page.
Leonard Yogi Glazier says
To the Canada Family, I am very sorry to hear about Conley as he was our family barber from the 1950’s at his and Judy’s shop at 34th and college. Later I went to his location at 62nd and Allisonville road. Conley was a true gentleman and I loved talking sports with him. His son John and I played ball together back in the day. About a year ago I spoke to Judy at Tabernacle Church and she brought me up to date about how Conley was doing. I really enjoyed talking with her. He and Mary had great life. Take care.
Nancy Young says
To the family of Conley Eugene Canada. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. John 5:29.