Elmus Greston "Tot" Cantrell, age 91, of Smithville passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at NHC HealthCare Center.
He was born August 15, 1929 to his parents, the late John Lee and Ona Young Cantrell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Joe, J W, Morgan, Thaniel, Jewell, Doyce, John, Lewis, and Prentice Cantrell; sisters, Carmine Poss, Nona Mai Glenn, Nell Fly and Janice Martin; son-in-law, Alan Bradford.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Cantrell was a member of Mt. View The Baptist Church, retired factory worker and a farmer.
He is survived and deeply loved and cherished by his wife of 68 years, Gladys Fuson Cantrell of Smithille; daughters, Phyllis Hallum of Smithville and Suzanne (Bill) Gash of Smithville; grandchildren, Jeremy Hallum, Stephanie Crabtree, Mandy (Paul) Talley, Cory Bradford, Jordan (Erika) Gash and Rachel (Kieran) Russell; Great-grandchildren: Wesley Hallum, Conner Crabtree, Trey Crabtree, Peyton Hallum, Hudson Talley, Owen Talley, and Torryn Gash; sisters, Joan Harrelson of Lebanon, Hilda (Floyd) Corley of Tullahoma; brother, McClure (Pam) Cantrell of Smithville; Brother-in-law: Joe Fly of Hendersonville; Sisters-in-law: Nell Cantrell of McMinnville, Wilma Jean Cantrell of Smithville, Frances Cantrell of Gallatin; Special friend and caregiver Betty Davis; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Funeral services was held Friday January 29, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. James Gibbs and Bill Gash officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers included Paul Talley, Cory Bradford, Jeremy Hallum, Jordan Gash, Conner Crabtree, Trey Crabtree, Wesley Hallum, and Peyton Hallum.
The family asks that donations be made to Mt. View Cemetery at Young Bend or Lighthouse Christian Camp in memory of Mr. Cantrell
DeKalb Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.
Smithville Review
(Smithville, Tenn.)
Feb. 3, 2021