Willard Cantrell

Mr. Willard Cantrell, age 71, of Cleveland, passed away, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his residence.

Mr. Cantrell was born in White County on March 31, 1940 to the late William Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Abernathy Cantrell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Cantrell, Russell Cantrell, and Ed Cantrell. Mr. Cantrell was retired from Talon. He was a member of Chattahoochee Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Idell Barnes Cantrell, Cleveland; daughter and son in law, Kimberly and Chris Boykin, Gainesville; grandchildren, Blakeley Hulsey, Makayla Hulsey, Chauncey Boykin, and Mackenzie Boykin all of Cleveland; sister and brother in law, Ruth and Jason Schofield, Helen; sisters, Lois Gee, Helen; brother and sister in law, William Andrew Jr. and Loretta Cantrell, Helen; sisters in law, Barbara Cantrell, Helen; Ethel Cantrell, Helen; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 P.M. Sunday January 30, 2011 at Chattahoochee United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bobby Hattaway and the Rev. Keith York will officiate. Internment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday and 2-8 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.

Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, in charge of the arrangements.