Alexander Lawrence Cann

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Celebrating the life of
Alexander Lawrence CannApril 02, 1934 - December 27, 2013

SAVANNAH - Alexander Lawrence Cann, 79, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Samuel Adams Cann and Harriet Paine Lawrence Cann Huston. He graduated from Woodberry Forest Prep School in 1952 and then attended Duke University where he played first string on the freshman baseball team. He then transferred to the University of Georgia where he attended undergraduate business school and law school. He received a B.B.A. in 1956 and L.L.B. in 1958. Mr. Cann was vice president of Citi Group/Smith Barney and had been active in the securities industry since 1967. He was a member of Christ Church Episcopal, past president of the Savannah Chapter of the American Cancer Society, Savannah Golf Club, Savannah Tennis Association, Cotillion Club, and the Century Club. He was past vice president of the Telfair Arts Academy, former board member of the Oglethorpe Club. Mr. Cann served on the Board of Trustees for The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust, St. Joseph's and Candler Foundations, and the Victor B. Jenkins Memorial Boys Club. He was also past member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar Association of Georgia, and past #1 of Kappa Alpha Order at the University of Georgia 1957-1958.

Surviving are his wife, Virginia Hall Cann of Savannah; daughters Beverley Cann Reynolds L. Allan of Savannah; and Harriet Cann Connolly David of Dahlonega, GA; son, Alexander Lawrence Cann, Jr. Christine of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Alexander Lawrence Cann III and Mary Salisbury Cann of Atlanta, GA.

Graveside Funeral Service will be Monday, December 30, at 11:00 AM at Bonaventure Cemetery with Rev. Michael White and Rev. Billy Hester officiating.

Remembrances to Christ Church Episcopal, 18 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401; Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 East Henry St, Savannah, GA 31401; Victor B. Jenkins Memorial Boys Club, 6408 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31406; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3525 Piedmont Road, NE, Bldg 6, S 300, Atlanta, GA 30305.

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So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

- Edna Gillis, Savannah, GA

Virginia,I'm so sorry that you've lost your dear Alex.

- Patricia, Savannah, GA

My deepest sympathy to the Cann Family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you draw comfort from the words of Isaiah 25:8, 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'

- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA

Beverly, Alan, Harriet,Alex,and family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a great man and had a wonderful reputation. Much Love, Mary Christy and Ryan

- Mary Christy Macdonald, Savannah, GA

Suzanne and I send our warmest condolences to family at this time of grieving. Alex was a wonderful witty guy and will be missed by all, especially the gin rummy players. Golf Club should fly the flag at half mast in his honor.

- Bobby and Suzanne Everette, savannah, GA

Sorry for your loss and deepest sympathy to the Cann family

- Peter Salas, Savannah, GA

We are so saddened to hear that Alex passed away. He was such a fine gentleman and will be missed.

- Mr and Mrs W. Harry Swicord, Statesboro, GA

Please accept our deepest sympathy Peggy and Walter Muller

- Peggy and Walter Muller, Tybee Island, GA

Beverley and Harriet- I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Dad. I have very vivid memories of his smiling face coming in and out of our office building each day and have missed seeing this southern gentleman greatly since his retirement. May your memories be close and God's love be with each of you.

- Lisa Dean, Savannah, GA

Celeste and I were so shocked to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Tom and Celeste Brower, Savannah, GA

All members of the Cann family are in my thoughts and prayers. We've lost a grand Southern Gentleman far too early in his life. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

- Susan L Smth, Atlanta, GA

Alec & Mary were such a major part of our lives. So many wonderful memories. So glad he found life after Mary. Love, The Lee Howard Family

- Howard, Savannah, GA

So sorry for your loss

- mickey, savannah, GA