Virgil Cantrell Obituary
Survivors include his wife Phyllis Cantrell of West Union; daughter Melissa Bailey & Michael of Seaman; son Ray Cantrell & Sheila of West Union; daughter-in-law Toby Cantrell of Seaman; sisters Rosie, Maudie, Irene, Nancy, Ruthie & Aline; brothers Charles, Lonnie, Ronnie & Robert; grandchildren Tyler, Aleisha, Tracey, Amanda, Megan, Elizabeth, Brandon, Joshua & Jordan and fifteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2, 2026 at Noon at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, with Tim Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am till the time of the service. Services are entrusted to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral.
You may sign Virgil's online tribute @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com
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Sabrina L Griffith
January 31, 2026
Virgil was a great man. Phyllis and him always made me felt love. You will be missed. R.I.P.
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