Robert Laverne "Bob" Cantrell

Robert Laverne "Bob" Cantrell obituary, Waynesville, MO

Robert Laverne "Bob" Cantrell

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Robert Cantrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert on Jul. 18, 2025.

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Robert Laverne "Bob" Cantrell, 86 of Blue Eye, MO, formerly of Waynesville, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in his home.
Mt. Olive Masonic Lodge #439 AF & AM Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, with a funeral service to follow in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Burial will follow in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery of Waynesville, MO. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.
Mr. Cantrell is survived by his wife: Kathleen "Kathy" Cantrell of the home; three children: David Cantrell (Karen) of Springfield, MO, Sandy Gough (Randy) of Olathe, KS, and Cheri Dade (Dave) of Ozark, MO; six grandchildren: Nichole DellaPenna (Dane) of Olathe, KS, Taylor Dade of Creve Coeur, MO, Brock Cantrell (Rylee) of Springfield, MO, Ryan Gough of Overland Park, KS, Jordan Dade of Springfield, MO, and Chase Cantrell of Springfield, MO; one brother: Ron Cantrell (Esther) of Sun City, FL; brother-in-law: Carl Bartlett (Kay) of Springfield, MO; sister-in-law: Cheryl Bartlett of Waynesville, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bob Cantrell to the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield, MO and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

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Upcoming Events

Jul

21

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

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Send Flowers

Jul

21

Service

2:00 p.m.

Memorial Chapels And Crematory Of Waynesville / St. Robert

Send Flowers