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James Patrick Cantrell, 47
James Cantrell

James Patrick Cantrell, 47, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home.  

 Patrick was born March 22, 1974 in Smithville, the son of Dwight Cantrell and Carol Skinner.  

 On May 30, 1995 he was united in marriage to Catherine Robinson in Gordonsville, TN.  

 Patrick was a jack of all trades; working as a farm helper, an electrician's assistant, and a stay at home dad among other things. Things he enjoyed were walleye fishing, bow hunting, and his boys say he was a CS Go gamer extraordinaire.  

 He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. 

 Survivors include his wife, Catherine Cantrell;  five boys, Eric Cantrell, Cole Cantrell, Seth Cantrell, Alexander Cantrell, Kish Cantrell all of West Liberty, Iowa;  parents, Carol and Bernie Washer Alexandria;   siblings, Alice (Mike) Wills of Alexandria,  David (Angela) Cantrell of Alexandria, and Daniel Cantrell  of Smithville; nephews and nieces, Steven Wills, Paige Cantrell, Austin Cantrell, Shane Young, Ethan Cantrell, Ava Cantrell; many cousins, both beloved and distant; friends, Johnny Skinner (cousin), Jason Hale and others.

 Graveside service and interment was held Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Young Bend Cemetery with Family officiating.

 Pallbearers included Eric Cantrell, Ethan Cantrell, Austin Cantrell, Steven Wills, Mike Wills, and Johnny Skinner.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to assist the family through the funeral home, or Cantrell Family gofundme: https://gofund.me/c8aacdb3 or to any mental health awareness foundation or services.  

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Oct. 27, 2021