James Leon "Jim" Cantrell
James Leon "Jim" Cantrell
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Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Hayes Cantrell; parents, James "Jack" and Jennie Cantrell, and brother, Winford "Wink" Paul Cantrell.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie Cantrell; son, Lesley Cantrell; daughter, Lori Cantrell; sister, Virginia Hester; grandchildren, Chris Cantrell and John Cantrell; great-grandchildren, Maddie Cantrell, Mason Cantrell, Ethan Cantrell, Maci Gouvitsa and Brayden Cantrell, as well as great-great-grandchildren, Charleston Grey Cantrell, Adi Pearl Cantrell and Nova Finnell.
The family would like to give special thanks to Chattanooga Hospice and Chattanooga Health and Rehab.
A visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home. A funeral will follow in the chapel at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ronnie Dotson and Congressman Chuck Fleischmann officiating.
Pallbearers: John Cantrell, Jack Cantrell, Charlie Cantrell, Mason Cantrell, Jerry Kennedy and Lynn Crawford
Honorary Pallbearers: Cooper Barnes and BJ Barnes
Jim will be laid to rest in Harrison Cemetery.
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