James Howard Cantrell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Howard Cantrell of McMinnville, Tennessee, who passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Howard Cantrell to pay them a last tribute.
As James Howard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Howard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Howard leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Venus Howard Cantrell and Georgia Alberta Parsley Cantrell; his wife Frances Kay Cantrell; and his daughter Tara Kay Cantrell. He is survived by: his daughters, Shara Topper (Joey) of McMinnville and Dana Varshavchik (Anton) of McMinnville; and his grandchildren, Taylor Topper and Landon Martin (Cantrell).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors in Mr. Cantrell's memory.
