Green Creek, N.C. - Raymond Calvin Cantrell, 91, husband of Mazie Jackson Cantrell of Radar Road, Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, August 29, 2011 in Autumn Care Nursing Center, Saluda, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late James Howell and Jesse Hardin Cantrell. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the U. S. Army and was a retired truck driver. Mr. Cantrell was a member of Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren.Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Mazie Jackson Cantrell; a daughter, Marie Humphries (Jerry) of Spartanburg, SC; two sons, Jim Cantrell (Cheryl) of Spartanburg, SC and Tom Cantrell (Amy) of Green Creek, NC. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son Larry Edward Cantrell who died in l996. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. Earl Byers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren, 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus, NC 28722
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