He was born in Cherokee County, on March 23, 1935, he was the son of the late Marshall and Flora Hardin Cantrell.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Betty Cook Cantrell and brothers Boone Cantrell and Jay Cantrell.
He was founder, owner and operator of Cantrell Roofing, Faith Tabernacle Church and US Army war veteran. After 41 years of preaching God’s word, he is now walking the streets of gold praising our Heavenly Father. His life ministry can be summed up in John 3:16 KJV.
He is survived by his wife Rosa Fox Cantrell of Florida; his children Dennis Cantrell of Hickory, Toni Sams of Hickory, Rocky Cantrell and wife Genia of Hickory, and David Cantrell; grandchildren Jenny Cantrell of Hickory, Jessica Stringfield and husband Charlie of Conover, Jason Cantrell and wife April of Conover, Tina Little and husband Brandon of Claremont, Bradley Sams and wife Kamilla of Newton, and Haley Laffon and husband Shane of Catawba; great grandchildren Elijah and Kerigan Farley, Charlie Stringfield, Jacob and Dakota Little, Bradley, Evan and Sophia Sams, and Sebastian Laffon and his brother Reverend Harold Cantrell and wife Mary.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Faith Tabernacle Church, 1429 14th Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 1:00pm at Faith Tabernacle Church with Reverend Dick Chapman and Reverend Harold Cantrell officiating.
Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
Memorial gifts may be made to Faith Tabernacle Church, 1418 14th Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com.
Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.
