Celebrating the life of
Paul J. Canney
Passed away on January 07, 2018
Lt. Col. Paul J. Canney (USAF, Ret.), 85, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Lt. Col. Canney retired after 25 of service from the United States Air Force where he served as a RF4C pilot during the Vietnam War. His love and passion for flying continued after his retirement as a pilot instructor with Flight Safety training Gulfstream pilots until he retired in 2016 after 30 years. He was a member of the Savannah Volunteer Guard.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ann C. Canney of Savannah; his loving family in New Hampshire and his close and dear friends in Savannah.
A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the United States Air Force.
Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
P.J. was one of my instructors in Pilot training at Craig AFB, Selma, Alabama in 1965. I flew a combat mission with him in the 12th Tactical Recon Squadron from Tan Son Nhut AB Vietnam in 1967. He was a great pilot. P.J. was my instructor during upgrade training for the F-111A at Nellis AFB, Nevada in 1973. We were hit by lightning on a clear day returning to base. He was cool and the first I realized there was something wrong was when I heard his declaration of emergency with our call sign and two souls on board. P.J.was a true professional, and I wish the best for his family and friends. Larry Choplin, USAF Major retired.
- Larry Choplin, Shalimar, FL
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the scripture at Revelation 21:4 and the website jw. org.
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P.J. was one of my instructors in Pilot training at Craig AFB, Selma, Alabama in 1965. I flew a combat mission with him in the 12th Tactical Recon Squadron from Tan Son Nhut AB Vietnam in 1967. He was a great pilot. P.J. was my instructor during upgrade training for the F-111A at Nellis AFB, Nevada in 1973. We were hit by lightning on a clear day returning to base. He was cool and the first I realized there was something wrong was when I heard his declaration of emergency with our call sign and two souls on board. P.J.was a true professional, and I wish the best for his family and friends. Larry Choplin, USAF Major retired.
- Larry Choplin, Shalimar, FL
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the scripture at Revelation 21:4 and the website jw. org.
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Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
