Clyde L. Sonny Canter

Clyde L. ?Sonny? Canter, 72, of Chauncey, passed away Monday, June 23, 2003 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1930 in Chauncey, the son of the late Clyde and Ersel L. Wenger Canter. He was married to Barbara Staley Canter of Chauncey for 49 years.

He was retired from Meigs Mine 31. He was a Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, where he served both in Korea and Japan. He earned the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Service Star, Korean Bronze Service Star, Korean Presidential Citation and the Korean Service Medal for his service. He attended the First Church of God, Athens. He was a member of the Athens American Legion and a life member of The Plains V.F.W. He was a founding member of the Chauncey Dover Lions Club and was a Member of the Trimble Masonic Lodge #557 Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, United Mine Workers of America, Hocking Valley Sportsman?s Association and the National Rifle Association.

In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by two sons, John Canter of Columbus and Joe and Sheryl Canter of Chauncey, four grandchildren, Richard Seymour, Scott Seymour, Jake Canter, and Tiffany Canter, one great granddaughter, Julianna Seymour, two sisters, Virginia Hively of Reynoldsburg and Barbara Freeman of Columbus, a sister-in-law, Elaine Staley, life long friends Paul and Shirley Ross of Chauncey and numerous nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Canter.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 27, 2003 at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, Nelsonville. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery New Addition, Nelsonville where military graveside services will be conducted by the Combined Color Guard Unit. Friends may call Thursday, June 26, 2003 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home where a Masonic service will be conducted at 7:00 PM.