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for John Cantrell
Bobbi Storm
June 11, 2013
I recently learned of John's passing. I'm stunned. He was a wonderful friend. My heart goes out to Nova and her family as well as to John's family. I have worked with countless contractors but none as professional as John. I will always cherish the sound of his laughter and the wry grin that followed my request for a job to be done in an impossible amount of time. Yet he always delivered what he promised. Infinite sadness envelopes me because the world is a darker place without John Cantrell in it.
Joel Worthington
March 20, 2012
While I was too young to know John very well, I do remember John's gregarious personality from countless racquetball tournaments. John always made a point to connect with me as a junior player and made me feel like I should be playing with the big boys. My family sends our love and condolences.
Allen Harris
March 20, 2012
I'm floored and completely saddened to hear this horrible news. I have been off the racquetball scene for some time now. John was an amazing player and a super fun guy! In my best racquetball days, I would compete against John a lot. It was always fun to play him! We both shared in each other success on the court while we would battle each other. His smile, humor, laid back personality and integrity on the court are the memories that come to me……..and that long hair he used to have!!!! Love this dude. I Miss you John……the courts need more like you my friend. Love to all the friends and family suffering this indescribable loss
Angie Fritz
November 7, 2011
Brent - thoughts and prayers from my family to yours. Angie (Schmickle) Fritz
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November 5, 2011
I know the loss of such a great person as John will be missed but knowing that there will be a time when the meek will live here on earth again,until that time draw close to the God of comfort and he will draw close to you at James 4:8
November 3, 2011
So sorry to hear about your brother's passing, Brent. Our prayers are with you and your family. Your neighbors, Tim and Leticia Hoose.
Rick & Katie Lynn
November 2, 2011
John's sudden death was such a shock to our family. He has been a part of our lives since he was in high school. Most recently he spent many days on special projects for us. We can look around our house and see John's handiwork everywhere. He completely remodeled the house where our daughter and her family now live and he was so proud of the work he did there. John was a friend you could count on. He was a kind, gentle soul and will be sorely missed. Our only comfort is that he is resting in peace with Charlene now. Our hearts go out to Nova and her family and John's family. Our hearts go out to Nova and her family and Paul and his family.
stacey welch moucka
November 2, 2011
John was my cousin. I am shocked by his early passing. We had lost touch since his mother Charlene passed away. Brent, Paul and the rest of the family please know that you have our deepest sympathy. We love you.
Erin Lynn Fulghum
November 1, 2011
I have known John ever since I was little and he had recently done a lot of work for us on our house. I am completely shocked and saddened by his passing. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Nova as well as the entire family. John, may you rest in peace.
November 1, 2011
Paul and Carla....so sorry to hear of John's death. Your have our sympathy. May God bless your family.
John and Suzanne Moody
shon gipe
October 31, 2011
one of the great racquetball players from ks! never did beat the guy!
Debbie Seibert
October 31, 2011
I knew John by way of Longaberger and his Mother, Charlene. I always admired how he took care of his mother during her illness. His love and support were a blessing to her. My thoughts are with all of the family. Rest in peace, John.
Billy Perrone
October 31, 2011
All the years of all of us playing "RACQUETBALL" together is great to develop friendships for a lifetime. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Cantrell's.
October 31, 2011
Absolutly shocked to hear of Johns passing. He was a good friend and will be missed. We have lost one of the good ones.
Carl Morales
John Reiff
October 31, 2011
I had the honor of being John's friend in the latter part of high school. We would hop in his Audi and to drive across town to west wichita, which for us, was an adventure. He introduced me to IBC root beer, and was always very tactful in his refusal to play racquetball with me, because we both knew he would whip me so bad it would not be fun for either of us. It was my loss to not keep in touch with him, because only later in life I realized how rare it was to find a true friendship like he offered.
Ryan Staten
October 31, 2011
You will be missed old friend. God took you much too soon. Can't wait to see you again someday. You were a great person and I always admired you.
RIP Buddy.
Your friend,
Ryan Staten
david guentert
October 30, 2011
i am stunned to hear of johns passing. he was a friend, a mentor, a boss and a true competitor on the court. ive been away for so long and always thought i would get a chance to reconnect and catch up on old times. my heart goes out to nova and the family. john was a great guy and i'll always have good memories of our times together.
Roger Brown
October 30, 2011
my deepest sympathy, To nova and all johns family, John was a great person!, I worked with him many times, our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Brian Pointelin
October 30, 2011
I was a friend of John's from playing racquetball with and against him. I always remembered him as a guy who was very likable, very social and a good guy to be around. I lost touch with him a few years back but this news isn't how I wanted to re-connect with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends in this troubling time. God Bless.
Brian Pointelin (Lenexa, Kansas)
Nicole Stephans
October 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kelli Frazier
October 30, 2011
I was friends with John in college and we helped each other through a very rough time when we lost another friend. He was as solid a person as I've ever known and I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with you - may you find some peace in knowing that he had many friends who loved him dearly.
October 30, 2011
To the Cantrell family,
I have just read in the newspaper about John's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am very sorry for your loss.
Linda Burns
Karen Robertson Kennedy
October 30, 2011
Paul, Brent and all of your family,
I am so very sorry to learn of John's death. I only remember John as a little boy, but I know the deep love that was evident in your family always, and I am confident that John never forgot that. May God give you comfort and peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
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