C. Y. Cantrell

C. Y. Cantrell age 88 of Smithville passed away Monday May 25, 2026, at N H C Healthcare of Smithville.  He was born August 11,1937 to his parents the late Ben and Lousia Young Cantrell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Trena Cantrell; two brothers, B. L. Cantrell and Junior Cantrell; two sisters, Wilma Young and Lorene Jenkins; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ressie and W. B. Taylor; several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Cantrell was retired from Carrier Corporation, and was a member of The Sheet Metal Workers Union.  He loved fishing, gardening, bowling and camping, but most of all he loved his family.  He is survived by wife, Ruth Cantrell of Smithville; daughter, Rejena Turner of Smithville; grandson, Shane (Regina) Turner of Smithville; great granddaughters, Darrian (James) Harper and Elaina Turner; great-great-grandsons, Alex Turner and Carson Harper; great-great-granddaughter, Annabelle Harper; brother-in-law, Delane Taylor; sister-in-law, Elene (Ernest) Ray; several nieces and nephews also survive; special friends. Daryl Grove and Levonia Gill.  Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday May 27, 2026, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Darrell Gill officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Wednesday 12 Noon, until the time of the service at 2 PM. The family ask that in addition to flowers, donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in memory of Mr. Cantrell. The family would also like to extend a special Thank You to NHC of Smithville and Gentiva Hospice for the love, care and support shown to Mr. C.Y. during his sickness. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Cantrell family.

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