Hershel James Cantrell, Sr.

Hershel James Cantrell, Sr., age 92, of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at his residence.

Born on August 31, 1920 in Sautee Georgia, he was a son of the late Sam and Drucilla Chastain Cantrell. Mr. Cantrell was the former owner and operator of Cantrell Service Station as well as a former deputy sheriff and police officer. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and a WWII U.S. Army veteran.


In addition to his parents, Mr. Cantrell was also preceded in death by his wife, Reba Hilton Cantrell; great grandson, Daniel Tatum; five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include son, Hershel James Cantrell, Jr. of Cornelia; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew Buddy and Janice Cantrell of Alto; daughters, Reba Sue Arrendale and Priscilla Lee Martin both of Cornelia; sister-in-law, Nellie Cantrell of Mt. Airy; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 2:00 pm Friday, August 09, 2013, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Donald Grizzle and Rev. Raymond Payne officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 pm on Thursday and from 12-2 pm on Friday.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.