Hallie Dixon Canty
March 13, 2014
Hallie Dixon Canty, 88, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, March 13, 2014.
Hallie was born January 2, 1926 in Huntington, West Virginia to Pete and Margaret (Carroll) Canty. He was a truck driver for many years. Hallie loved spending time with his family. He liked watching NASCAR and wrestling. One of his heroes was John Wayne and he had a passion for Harley Davidsons.
Hallie is survived by his children, Rita Simmons, Virginia (Bill) Anderson, Peggy Canty (Rick Noble), Charles Canty, Lisa Canty (Barry Dickey), Kay Ann Canty, and Bobbie Jo (Jim) Schermerhorn; seventeen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Knootz; and in-laws, Melvin and Judy Yates and Phyllis Lanz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Doris; grandson, David; two sisters and two brothers.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. There will be a graveside service held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Winterset Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
A. Fry & J. Curry
03/18/2014
Lisa,
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to your entire family.
Keep in touch.
Shelby, Jeff, and Scarlet McCord
03/18/2014
To the entire Simmons/ Canty family. Thoughts and prayers go out the the entire family during this difficult time. He was so lucky to have all of you in his life, and he will be missed.
Rest in Peace Grandpa Canty!
bill, jason, sherry blakeslee
03/17/2014
prayers and thoughts to the canty family. he was a great friend and amazing man.
Stacey Webb
03/17/2014
My thoughts go out to all the family. I know everyone has their hearts full of lots of amazing memories with Hallie. He was an amazing man who loved all his family and friends dearly. He will be deeply missed.
sheryl paulos
03/16/2014
Peggy so sorry to hear of your Dad passing, sending thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Barry Dickey
03/16/2014
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are wiyh you all.
Amy Gale
03/15/2014
I'm sorry about Your dad passing.
He was a good man.
Lori Kellar
03/15/2014
Peggy,So sorry to hear about the loss of your father.Thoughts and Prayers are with you.Lori Kellar
Robin Curtis
03/15/2014
I am sorry for your loss, you have all my love and prayers.
phyllis duncan
03/15/2014
So sorry to hear of your dad passing, if you need help please let us know.