Kenneth Alva Cannaday, 84, of Cottonwood died August 1, 2011. He was born April 25, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Paul Ellis Cannaday and Linne Alice Patrick Cannaday. He was a graduate of Pleasant Run Elementary and Warren Central High School. Mr. Cannaday served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was a self taught pen and artist who also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Cannaday is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia (Landis) Cannaday; a son Todd E. Cannaday (Maureen) of Sussex, Wisconsin; two daughters, Becky Henry (Frank) of Cottonwood and Beth Bratt (Kenneth) of Derry, New Hampshire; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Donations in his memory may be made to the Hospice Foundation of Hospice Compassus, Attn: Susan Blanchard, 70 Bell Rock Plaza, Suite A, Sedona, AZ 86351 An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com