Thomas Matthews Cantrell Obituary
We bid farewell to Thomas Matthews Cantrell (Franklin, Tennessee), born in Nashville, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 23, 2025 at the age of 72. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Matthews Cantrell to pay them a last tribute.
Though Thomas may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Thomas touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Malcolm "Mac" McCarty Cantrell and Mildred Porter Bethshares Cantrell. He is survived by: his sister Leigh Cantrell Wiener (Tom); his niece Elizabeth Leigh Short (Cory); and his great-nephew Porter Ernest Short.
If you would like to make a donation in Tom's memory, please consider Nashville Public Television/NPT, Nashville Public Radio/WPLN, Autism Speaks, Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice.
