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1932
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2002
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Vernon Cantrell Obituary
He was born on August 5, 1932, at Rosboro, the son of J. W. Cantrell and Fronie Henthorn Cantrell Doles. On December 6, 1988, he was married to Jane Greenwood Walgamotte. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Delous Cantrell, Wesley Cantrell, Ernest Cantrell and Elmer Cantrell; and two sisters, Willie Jean Garner and Dora Gann.
He was a retired logger and had been active with the Glenwood Senior Citizen Center. An avid musician, he was one of the founders of the Tuesday Night Alpine Gospel Singing. He was a member of the Amity Seventh Day Adventist Church, where he was active in the construction of the church building. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Cantrell of Amity; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Royce and Jo Ann Cantrell of Galena, Kansas, Michael Walgamotte of Phoenix, Arizona, and Melvin and Denise Edwards of New Orleans, Louisiana; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Verna Sue Cantrell of Amity, Cindy Cantrell Dillavou and Alan Dillavou of Arkadelphia, Harriet and Dr. Chester Clark, Jr. of Amity, and Lynda Whinnery of Yuba City, California; seventeen grandchildren; and one great-grandson; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ella Faye and Clifton Cogburn of Amity and Ima Jewell White of Amity.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 7, 2002, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home chapel with Elder Chester Clark, III and Elder Woody Larson officiating.
Interment will be in the Bonnerdale Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Guest registry is at www.davissmithfuneralhome.com.
Pallbearers will be Royce Cantrell, Randall Caldwell, Ricky Caldwell, Dr. Chester Clark, Jr., Alan Dillavou, David Dillavou, Ricky Garner, and Tony McGough.
Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Cantrell, Chester Clark, III, Jonathan Clark, Clifton Cogburn, Delbert Daniels, Lindsey Golden, and Van Smith.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Dot (Foshee)Fox
November 19, 2002
It was a pleasure to have known Mr. Vernon. I had the privilege of being able to sing with him and enjoy his love of music, as did my Dad, Billy Joe Foshee. He came over often, along with friends, and visited with Daddy. They got so much enjoyment playing and singing together. I know it was a great loss for all of you and you have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Dee Mack
November 17, 2002
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you.
Ricky & Kathy Johnson
November 15, 2002
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Vernon will be greatly missed by many. We pray that you will allow God to comfort you in the days and months to come. We will continue to pray for all of you. GOD BLESS YOU!
Phyllis Cogburn
November 10, 2002
You are in my thoughts.
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Randy and Nora Welch
November 7, 2002
To the Cantrell Familey
Our hearts and prayers goes out to you he will be greatly missed.Sorry we was unable to be there but we was in our hearts and thoughts.God Bless ya'll.. Nora and Randy
Bill & Millie Smart
November 7, 2002
To the Cantrell Family;
You are in our hearts and prayers. God bless and keep.
Rom. 12:15
Bill & Millie
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