Samuel Ray Cantrell Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Samuel Ray Cantrell of Shelbyville, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 28, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel Ray Cantrell to pay them a last tribute.
As Samuel 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 Samuel may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Samuel leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Overton Cantrell and Mary Frances Cantrell; his wife Linda; and his brother Edward Cantrell. He is survived by: his children, David Cantrell of Bedford County, Wyanne Tapley of Bedford County and Samantha Clark of Bedford County; and his siblings, Larry Cantrell of Lewisburg, Gary Cantrell of Lewisburg, Mary Alyce Dean of Lewisburg and Alyce Ann Woodward of Lewisburg. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.
