In Memory of
Paul D. Cantrell Sr.
March 14, 1937 - April 28, 2013
Paul D. Cantrell, Sr., the son
of Isom and Arvilla Baker Cantrell, was born in Greenwood Spring, He passed from
this life on Sunday, April 28th at his residence following an extended illness.
Paul grew up in Aberdeen, MS and was a graduate of the Vernon, Alabama High
School. He married Biddie L. Gilmore in Aberdeen, November 6, 1958 and they
moved to Texas in 1966. He retired as an employee of Otis Engineering in 1986.
An avid sports fan, he had a special delight in baseball games and car racing.
The grandchildren were also a priority in his interests. Paul was also a member
of the Webb Chapel Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, four brother and two sisters, Paul is survived
by his wife Biddie of the home; a son, Paul D. Cantrell, Jr. and his wife Elena
of Corpus Christi, TX., and a daughter, Connie Fox and her husband, Jeff of
Corinth; five grandchildren, Clayton Fox, Olivia Fox, Cole Cantrell (and
grand-daughter-in-law, Laura Gomez), Jennifer Cantrell and Alexandra Cantrell;
one great, grandchild, Avia Cantrell; a brother, Richard Cantrell of Pear River,
LA.; and two sisters, Doris Burt of Dallas and Lois Wood of Carrollton.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Rhoton Funeral Home where funeral
services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday. Interment will be in
Hilltop Memorial Park.
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