December 2, 1967 — July 31, 2021
Troy Micheal Canaday, age 53, passed on July 31, at 11 a.m., at his home in West Columbia, S.C. with all his family by his side.
Troy fought Esophageal Cancer for 17 months, convinced he could beat it, but it was the toughest fight of his life.
Troy was born Dec. 2, 1967 in Algona, to Russ Canaday and Sharon Fagan. Two and a half years later they had his sister Tammy.
Most of his life was growing up on a farm near Algona where he showed cattle in 4-H, road motorcycles, snowmobiles, go carts, wrestled for many, many years and spent a lot of precious time with his extended family enjoying picnics, riding horses, mulligan stew cookouts, Petersen Christmas at the school gym and so many more amazing memories.
Troy entered the Army Reserve in 1985 between his junior and senior year of high school and went to basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
He then graduated from Algona High School in 1986.
After graduation he entered into the Air Force and went to basic training in San Antonio, Texas. After basics he was stationed in Charleston, S.C. He spent four years in the Air Force where he met many great friends.
He then worked for Charleston Rigging for many years until he moved to Columbia, S.C. where he worked at Carolina Fabricators. Many of his best friends worked right along side him and will miss him immensely.
Troy had his only child, his daughter Kaeli (the light of his life) in 1998.
When not working Troy enjoyed boating, attending NASCAR races, concerts and spending time with family and friends.
Troy is survived by his daughter Kaeli Canaday, dad Russ (Sharon) Canaday, mom Sharon (Keith Anderson) Fagan, sister Tammy Smith (husband David), nephew and niece Collin and Francesca along with Grandma Verona Canaday and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
It’s with heavy hearts that we let go and although you are gone you will remain in the minds, heart and lives of everyone you touched.
Celebration of life will be held in Columbia, S.C. on Aug. 28, at 11 a.m.
An additional celebration of life will be held on Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. in Madrid, at the VFW Hall.
Cards can be sent to Sharon Fagan, 2298 Pecan Dr, Madrid, Iowa 50156.