In loving memory of

Johnny "Eddie" Edward Cantrell Jr.
April 20, 1958 - June 15, 2015

Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Edward "Eddie" Cantrell Jr., age 57, of Manchester and formerly of Overton County will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home with Bro. David Beaty officiating. Burial will be in the Okolona Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Speck Funeral Home on Tuesday Evening from 5 until 9 p.m.Mr. Cantrell passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday morning at his residence. He was born in Overton County Tennessee to Geraldine Norris Cantrell the late Johnie Edward Cantrell Sr. He worked as a computer tech for the Cookeville Regional Hospital. He was a member of the Steven Street Baptist Church in Cookeville. He started playing the drums as a small child, a few years later had his own band and played competitively for the Livingston Academy Marching Band. He was a avid fan of the Tennessee Titans the Vols.He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Geraldine Norris Cantrell of Livingston, Tn.; son, Zachary Cantrell of Cookeville, Tn.; daughters, April Cantrell of Elizabethtown, Ky, Rosa Vela husband Matthew of Knoxville, Tn., Tosha Hunter of Allons, Tn.; grandchildren, Nathinel Cantrell, Levi Vela; sister, Anita Carter husband Russell of Murfreesboro,Tn., Janet Eilender of Livingston, Tn.; brother, Darrell Cantrell wife Cheri of Rickman, Tn.;special friend, Kathy Lalewicz of Manchester, Tn.He was preceded in death by his father.

Tributes

Aries wrote on Jun 30, 2015:

"May the family find comfort in knowing that one day all in the grave will be called to come out. (John 5:28, 29; 11:11, 43) And then, the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Take care and please accept my sincerest condolences. (www.jw.org)"

Bret Thompson wrote on Jun 23, 2015:

"Janet, Anita and family, I am so sorry to hear about Eddie's passing. May the Lord grant you peace and strength at this time."

Lisa Baali wrote on Jun 18, 2015:

"I am sorry to hear of your loss of Eddie . Anita and your mom and family are in my prayers . To Eddie's children I am sorry to you for the loss of your father , he always was so proud of all of you and his grandchildren . Prayers for all of you . Eddie was a kind man . He will be missed by many ."

Melanie Revis wrote on Jun 18, 2015:

"I will miss my loving cousin Eddie. There is one like you!. To my family I love you all and will keep you all in my prayers."

Melanie Revis wrote on Jun 18, 2015:

"I will miss my loving cousin Eddie. There is no one like you!. To my family I love you all and will keep you all in my prayers."

Chris Dale wrote on Jun 17, 2015:

"God bless you, you are in our prayers."

Sherrye (Loftis) Smith wrote on Jun 17, 2015:

"Geraldine Family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Sheila Orcutt wrote on Jun 17, 2015:

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Bro. Ronald and Collette Dishman wrote on Jun 16, 2015:

"Geraldine and Family We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie. He will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched encouraged and blessed. Praying God will send His utmost comfort strength understanding rest and peace to you in the coming days. Thinking of you with much love. God bless and keep you."

Paula Lucas wrote on Jun 16, 2015:

"Blessings to all. Will miss you friend."

Marsha Preston wrote on Jun 15, 2015:

"My heartfelt condolences and prayers for comfort and peace. May God bless!!"

colleen phillips wrote on Jun 15, 2015:

"sorry for your loss. he was relaited to me threw arter cantrell."