Cantrell, Don L, 85, entered into the arms of Jesus peacefully on October 14, 2014. Don was a founding member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he attended for 61 years, and served in many capacities. He worked for 36 years as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service while also working part time with Equifax for over 40 years. Don was known for his kindness, sense of humor and his smile.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Norma; parents, Harvey and Vera; and son, Dennis Cantrell.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Patty Fentress, Pam Sherr (Dave), Paula Chapman, Penny Schmidt (Jimmy), and Don Cantrell (Keisha); 32 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Earl (Shirley), Virginia Rauh, Neil, Harvey, Jim (Shirley), and Mike (Hope); and daughter-in-law, Rose Cantrell.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday at 10am at Evergreen Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 1pm-8pm at the funeral home. Entombment at Evergreen Cemetery will be private.
The family would like to request memorial donations in Don’s memory be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 5708 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219.
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