Michael Kannady better known as Pops during the past couple of decades was born on August 22nd, 1950 to Geraldine Kannady and Diego Williams in Houston, Texas.

Michael was raised in the Third Ward area by his paternal grandmother, Miss Williams aka his "Big Mamma".  Michael Kannady excelled at sports. During his 10th and 11th grade years, he played wide receiver and safety for Austin High School. Because of the racist climate during his 12th grade year, he transferred to Worthing High School to finish. Michael went on to graduate from TSU in the early 1980's with a Bachelors in Education and then again in 83' with a Master's Degree in Education as well.

Michael was married for 17 years to Pidie Scott and from this union they had a son, Michael Princeston Kannady. Michael also had other kids whom he got to know better and also grew to love later on in life, they are especially Doyle Tompkins, Tyron Burton, Amond Morrison all of Houston, Texas; Teauna Stephney of Seattle, Wasshington, Neshunna Kannady of Katy, Texas along with 14 grandchildren. Pops leaves a to cherish his memory two sisters, Kathleen and Sandra K.; brothers, Sam Kannady, Geraline "Tank" Kannady and Stephen Bates along with a host of nieces and nephews.

To Pops – Your son & grandkids are going to miss you a lot because you were not only my dad but my children's grandad as you played a part in their lives while they grew up. You also became Pops to my extended family and most of my high school and college friends who would come to my house to visit or to hang out. We are all going too miss the different sporting event seasons and the overall camaraderie that we built up through the years with your sons. Me & Doyle and at times Tony too, we all have had a blast with you these past few years regardless of some of life's pitfalls and challenges. We will miss your presence and we all love you Pops…

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft Street, Houston, Texas 77081.

His care has been entrusted to Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcrof Street, Houston, Texas 77081.