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James H. Cantrall Jr.
James H. Cantrall Jr.
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He was born to the late James and Barbara (nee Madison) Cantrall Sr. on December 29, 1958, in East St. Louis, Illinois.
James had worked as an over-the-road truck driver for 40 years and was a member of the Teamsters.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, and having a fish fry.
Survivors:
3 Children:
Tisha Cantrall Dupo, IL
Jennifer Cantrall Belleville, IL
James (Carla) Cantrall New Athens, IL
2 Siblings:
Laura Cantrall Ellis Grove, IL
David (Peggy) Foster Farmers Branch, TX
7 Grandchildren:
Dakota Medford, Bryanne McBride, Nicholas Marshall, Jacob Guenther, Samuel Badgett, Jace Cantrall, and Raya Cantrall
2 Great Grandchildren:
Alaina and Joshua Nolte
Special Friend:
Helen Mache Red Bud, IL
Special Niece:
Larissa (Kurt) Wandro Red Bud, IL
Special Nephew:
Corry Patterson (Kerri Setzer) Sparta, IL
2 Great Nephews:
Keaton and Grayson Wandro
Mother of His Children:
Peggy Cantrall Belleville, IL
Cousin:
Norman Roy
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Sister – Sharon Moore, 1 Grandson – Nathan Cantrall, 1 Granddaughter – Vivian Cantrall, and 1 Nephew – Steven Freeman
Celebration of Life Gathering:
Sunday, May 4, 2025 starting at 2:00 pm
The Harriss Hideout
400 S. Johnson St
New Athens, IL 62264
Memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at Pechacek Funeral Homes.
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