John Larry Cantrell

Mr. John Larry Cantrell, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Mr. Cantrell was born September 24, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, son of the late Walter "Walt" Cantrell and Mary Latimer Cantrell. 

In his younger years, Mr. Cantrell was a standout basketball player at Sprayberry High School. He proudly served our country as a member of the Georgia National Guard.  He retired after an accomplished career of twenty seven years as a firefighter in Cobb County. After retirement, Mr. Cantrell would then go on to drive a semi truck to see the country. He was always up for time on the golf course. Mr. Cantrell was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. More than anything, Mr. Cantrell loved the Lord and served Him with his life. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Cantrell was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Howell Cantrell, Robert Cantrell, and Danny Cantrell; and sisters, Jane Osborne, Ann Cantrell, Betty Carnes, and Mimi Rickman. 

He is survived by his loving wife of forty five years, Mrs. Karen Waddleton Cantrell; sons, Jason Cantrell and his wife, Stacey, Matthew Cantrell, and Chris Cantrell and his wife, Courtney; dearly loved grandchildren, Chase Cantrell, Mikaela Cantrell, Zura Cantrell, Allesandra Cantrell, Avery Cantrell, Julianna Cantrell, and Logan Cantrell; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Pastor Glyn Davis, Jr. officiating. 

Mr. Cantrell's family will receive friends, also on Sunday, at Smith & Miller Funeral Home, from 2:00 PM until the service hour. 

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of John Larry Cantrell.