Walter Harvey Cantrell

Harvey was born in Kennesaw, Georgia on June 7, 1930. He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Cantrell and Fannie Mae Truelove Cantrell. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 59 years, Ann Hardy Cantrell, daughter, Susan Caneup, grandson, Walter Mark Smith, brother, Douglas Cantrell, sister, Elizabeth McPherson.

Survivors include his daughter, Kim McGrath (Donny), grandchildren, Rue Perry, Taylor Perry (Jacqueline), Sarah Chisolm (Blake), Lauren Schoppman (Andrew) and Audrey McGrath; Great grandchildren, Kaylyn Smith, Jordyn Smith, Kenley Chisolm, Cole Chisolm, Luke Chisolm, Alden Schoppman and Harrison Perry; Great-great grandchild, Charlie Halverson and his loving dog, LB. Additional survivors include brother-in-law and sister-in-law Phillip and Sara Dick, sister-in-law Betty Lowery and many nephews and nieces.

Harvey lived in Kennesaw and the West Cobb area his entire life. At a very young age, he had the responsibility of caring for his mother and sister after his father suffered a long, debilitating illness. This was the beginning of his journey of caring for his family and others and always showing concern for his family, friends and their circumstances, which he did well. As a young man, he held several jobs in the area and ultimately spent most of his career in transportation dispatch. Harvey was wise and prudent with his resources and as a result, was able to retire at 64 from Lockheed. Upon retirement, he and Ann traveled to many places, his favorite being Alaska. In addition, they along with their family, spent a lot of time on the lakes of Allatoona and Lanier camping and boating and teaching anyone that was willing, how to ski. Throughout his entire life, he enjoyed working on cars, boats or anything that was broken whether it belonged to him or a friend. Harvey was 78 when his beloved wife Ann passed away. At the age of 79, he resurrected his passion for motorcycle riding and traveled the country on his Harley and his Honda Goldwing trike. He was a very proud member of the Garmin Gang out of Cartersville, a group of passionate Harley riders who allowed him to continue to ride with the group even though he switched to a Honda Goldwing, due to his amazing personality and being in his 80’s and still riding. When home and taking a break from riding, he enjoyed hanging out with LB, caring for his lawn, azaleas, trimming shrubs, washing his prized 1993 Chevrolet truck and watching Atlanta Braves baseball. Harvey was a loving son, husband, father, grand-father, family member and friend to many. He was blessed with a long life which he lived well.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his honor to Calvary Children’s Home in Powder Springs, Georgia, at calvarykids.org.

Visitation for Harvey will begin Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM and continue until service time at 2:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home 2950 Cobb Pkwy NW., Kennesaw, GA 30152. Committal at Pine Ridge Memorial Park will begin following service.