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Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Cantrell Sr.
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Gerald Cantrell Obituary
Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Cantrell Sr., 88, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 6:13 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be at 11 AM, Friday, September 19, 2025, at James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Burial will be at Mendon Cemetery in Mendon, IL. A visitation will be held from 10 AM to 11 AM Friday, at the funeral home.
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Steve Schwartz
September 18, 2025
Sympathies to all of Jerry's Family. I spent alot of hours in the Rubber Plant with him. We all earned Nicknames there. His was Oil Spill. He took his work very serious. He was one of a kind. I'll never forget his smile. Ride that Gold Wing through the Heavens Friend!!
Janet DeJaynes
September 16, 2025
My deepest condolences to Jerry, Greg, Lisa, Shawna, and Shelly, for the loss of your father.
Janet DeJaynes
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