Johnny Dale Cantrell

Johnny Dale Cantrell obituary, Nashville, TN

Johnny Dale Cantrell

Johnny Cantrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Highland Hills Funeral Home & Crematory on May 5, 2025.

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Johnny Dale Cantell., age 67, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
John Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferie Sr. and Mary Sue Cantrell; Brothers, John Wesley Sr. and Howard Cantrell; Sisters, Sheryl and Phoebe Cantrell; Sisters-in-law, Lillian and Ruby Cantrell.
John Dale leaves his cherished memories to his loving and devoted wife Cynthia together for 50 years married for 41 wonderful years; daughters, Kimberly (Simeon Sr.) Williams, Angela (Jeffery II) McKnight and Alexandria (Anthony Sr.) Griffey; Grandchildren, Sanaa and Simeon II Williams, Isaiah, Isaac and Malachi Dunlap; Anthony Jr., Alexander, A'Maryee and A'Mariya Griffey, Jayden and London McKnight; Brothers; Jeffery Jr. and Donald Sr. (Karrie) Cantrell; Brothers-in-law, Ike (Veetra) Alexander, Terry and Sammy Branum; Sisters-in-law; Florence Cantrell, Josephine Hill, Eva Sims, Linda Washington, Marshalene (William) Brown, Delores Wiley, Mae (Steve) Long, Katherine (David) Cartwright and Brenda (Alvin) Bailey; Bonus Children, Demetriss (Thomas) Cunningham and Donald Cantrell Jr.; God Sons, Eric Sr. and Ryan Cartwright; Special Friends; Ray Bryant and Ricky Cartwright; A HOST of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Friends, extended Family and church family.
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