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Melvin Cantrell Obituary


SALUDA - Melvin Roger Cantrell, 74, went to be with the Lord on march 19, 2013. He was born Sept. 28, 1938.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; a half brother, and one sister.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Fannie Susan Cagle Cantrell; their daughter, Michelle Bucilli; grandson, Billy Joe Clayton II; grandson, Kevin Shawn Martin II and his fiance, Kim Justus, and great-great-grandchildren, Macoda, Zavier, Monica, Gavin, Katie Marie, Hannah, and Taylor. He is also survived by many nieces; nephews; cousins, and friends.
Roger was a veteran who served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He was a loving husband, Dad, Pappaw, Fisherman, and Carpenter. He loved all his family very much.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2013, at his home on Cantrell Lane off Holbert Cove Road in Saluda.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times-News from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2013.

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c williams

April 2, 2013

prayers with family,great man and will alway be loved and missed.

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