Eugene Canty, Sr., was born the seventh of eleven children  to late William McKinley and Carrie Lucinda Willis Canty on May 10, 1939. He finished that journey and transitioned to life everlasting on July 27, 2019.

He was educated in the Sumter County Public School System, and later enrolled in Morris College.

During the year of 1959, at the ripe age of twenty, Eugene enlisted in the United States Army. His first assignment was Frankfurt, Germany. Upon returning to the United States, his next assignment was Fort Lewis, Washington.

In the early 1960s, after giving his life to the Lord, and joining New Jerusalem COGIC. During his membership at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, Eugene acknowledged his calling to the ministry. Under the tutelage of the late Bishop T.L. Westbrook of  the State of Washington, he became grounded in the biblical word and the truth. After remaining in the State of Washington for many years, Eugene was led by the Spirit of God  to move back to the State of South Carolina to establish a church in his home town of Sumter. Under the leadership of Bishop Wilson, Jurisdictional Prelate of South Carolina COGIC, Eugene began his ministry.

Under the leadership of Bishop Wilson in 1970, Eugene was assigned to Manning Temple COGIC as pastor.  He remained there for several years, before moving his ministry to Sumter, South Carolina.  It was in Sumter, that he founded Canty Memorial. There is no doubt that Eugene had the anointing of God on his life. His ministry spread throughout the State of South Carolina. He was a trailblazer. Numerous ministries were born and multiple churches  established within the South Carolina Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ. Superintendent Eugene Canty has served in numerous capacities in the Church of God in Christ: Pastor; Choir Director; District Superintendent; Chairman of the Pastors & Elders Council; Dean of Education. Within his local community of Sumter, South Carolina, Eugene served as a board member for The Sumter School District. He stood for justice and wanted the best for administrators, educators and children. We celebrate the outstanding life of Superintendent Eugene Canty for his godliness, wisdom, and eternal legacy that he leaves with everyone that he loved and served.

Superintendent Eugene Canty leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Annie R. Canty of Sumter, SC of fifty eight years; five sons: Jewel Baker of Sumter, SC, Walter (Stephanie) Commandest of Seattle, WA, Eugene (Hope) Canty of Sumter, SC, Legrand Canty of Sumter, SC, and Eric (Ericka) Canty of Sumter, SC; six daughters: Phyllis Young (Larry) of Tacoma, Washington, Debra Commandest of Columbia, SC, Delores (Calvin) Peterson, Lula Canty of Anchorage, Alaska, Tammy Canty of Sumter, SC, and Princess (Pierre Shérif) Dorilma of Sumter, SC; five sisters: Lillie Mae Brown, Queen Esther Rembert, Mary D. Johnson, Lindwood White all of Sumter SC, and Carrie Johnson of Florence, NJ; two brothers, Joseph (Shirley) Canty of Charlotte, NC and Jake (Carrie) Canty of Rembert, SC; forty-six grandchildren: Latonya, Dwayne, Wynona, Carlos, Tawana, Asia, Larriett, Larry, Lavaetra, Shameka, Michael, Coco, Sharon, Shaun, Jeremiás, Calvin, Connie, Candice, Timothy, Mandy, Emmanuel, Rachel, Natasha, Cynthia, Savannah, Jewel, Antwon, Spencer, Kareem, Alexander, Carrington, Matthew, Carlton, Olivia, Nikita, Adelola, Anndejia, Dorian, Dariel, Maliah, Erin, Eriel, Simeon, Reginald, Zipporah, Anna; forty-nine great grands, and fifteen great great grands, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, spiritual family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, Superintendent Canty was preceded in death by two sons: Elmer Earl "Sam" Baker and Keith Edward Canty; one daughter, Lynwood Canty; and three brothers: James, Legrand, and William.

A Wake will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 6-9pm at Canty Memorial Church of God in Christ.

Superintendent Canty will be placed in the church on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Canty Memorial Church of God in Christ 873 Woodcrest Street Sumter, SC 29154, with Elder Calvin Earl Peterson Officiating, and Superintendent Ezra D. Kinlow, Eulogist.

Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends at the home, 1843 Kolb Road Sumter, SC 29154 from 6-8pm.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.