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Paul Cantrell Obituary
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Mr. Paul D. Cantrell, of Roswell, Georgia, died April 21, 2004 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Freida Cantrell, daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Greg Chesnut of Roswell, Georgia, daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and William Edrington of Cumming, Georgia, son and daughter-in-law, Paul Jr. and Heather Cantrell, of Duluth, Georgia, seven grandchildren, David and Taylor Wright, Brock and Alex Edrington, Morgan, Paul III (Trey) and Madison Cantrell, two step-grandchildren, Cody and Logan Chesnut and two sisters, Jean Clark of McDonough, Georgia and Betty Barrett of Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Mr. Cantrell was born November 26, 1934 in Rockmart, Georgia, and retired from Mack Trucks Inc. as an executive vice president after thirty-five years of service. The family will receive friends this evening at Roswell Funeral Home from 6-8 pm and at Roswell United Methodist Church Parlor, Saturday, April 24 from 2-3 pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 24 at Roswell United Methodist Church Chapel at 3:00 pm. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Roswell United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road (770) 993-4811.
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Jim and Betty Germany
April 26, 2004
We were sorry to read about Paul passing away. He was a very good friend of ours - in the Jaycees and F.P. Athletic Assoc. Go Redskins!
Karen & Jerry Renstrom
April 24, 2004
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Cantrell and Tyson families for their loss of Paul. Steed Tyson is our brother-inlaw and we have known of Paul through Steed for many,many years and share in your loss
Steed Tyson
April 23, 2004
I celebrate a wonderful life and sorely miss a terrific brother-in-law. I am thankful that he enriched the Tyson family for 46 years.
Ron and Patsy Kline
April 23, 2004
Paul was a dear friend for many years. Sorry we did not keep in closer contact. We met Paul and his family in 1975 while working for Mack Trucks. The world has lost a great man.
Penny Spugnardi
April 23, 2004
Dear Freida,
Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Love,
Dick & Penny Spugnardi
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