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Ronald Cantrell Obituary
January 3, 1958 - October 17, 2019
Warner Robins, GA- Ronald Duane Cantrell, II, 61, went home to be with the Lord after a battle with lung cancer. The visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory with interment following at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. Reverend Johnny McDowell will be officiating the services.
Ronald was born on January 3, 1958 in Tampa, FL to his beloved parents, Ronald Duane and Esther (Heisler) Cantrell of Riverview, FL. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force, where he retired as a Tech Sergeant after 20 years of service. During his service he worked on the now declassified Stealth Fighter F-117A Nighthawk headquartered at Tonopah Test Range. He also served in The Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Calm. Ronald was most recently working as an aircraft mechanic in civil service at Robins Air Force Base. During his final days, Ronald accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He enjoyed making people laugh, hunting, fishing and sport shooting. Ronald was also a motorcycle enthusiast; in fact, he was almost considered for pro motor cross. He will be truly missed but we rejoice to know that he is in heaven.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Linda Jane (Roberts) Cantrell of Warner Robins; son: William "Billy" Joseph Cantrell (Heather) of Searcy, AR; daughter: Jessica Rachelle (Cantrell) O'Brien (Daniel) of Beaufort, SC; 4 grandchildren: Ethan, Christian, Lily and Will; sisters: Lisa (Cantrell) Hall (Kirk) of Atlanta, GA and Linda Kay Cantrell of Chadron, NE; uncle: Robert Laverne Cantrell (Kathy) and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.burpeescottmemorialchapel.com to sign the online guestbook, view the video tribute and to leave a memorial for the family. With honor, Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Cantrell
Stephen Willing
October 12, 2023
Miss You brother!!!
Robert Cole
October 29, 2019
I don't know what to say. Seems like yesterday we were fixing F-16s at Moody and today I see he has passed away. I offer my prayers and condolences to his family.
Morris Southern
October 29, 2019
Sorry for your loss, I remember Ron from my time at Moody. He was a great guy.
October 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss...Frank & Lynda Craft Brandon Elks Lodge Brandon, Florida
Jackie Donald
October 21, 2019
My condolences go out to rons family from jdonald ton rest in peace.we miss you around here
Stephen Willing
October 21, 2019
Ron always kept me laughing he will be truly missed here In (91). God Speed Brother! Love you.
B P
October 20, 2019
My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God.
Romans 15:13
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Oct
24
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory2932 Hwy 41 N, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Oct
25
Funeral service
12:00 p.m.
Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory2932 Hwy 41 N, Fort Valley, GA 31030
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