James Kenneth “Peanut” Cantrell, 82, a McMinnville resident and DeKalb County native, was born Oct. 8, 1935 and died Feb. 10 at his residence following an extended illness.
“Peanut” was an avid NASCAR fan and loved restoring Model T cars and showing them. He was Warren County road superintendent for six years and in construction all of his life. He retired from Custom Construction. His tales and stories shall surely be missed by all who knew him.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, member of the Church of Christ and son of the late James Richard and Catherine Arnold Cantrell.
Mr. Cantrell was married July 3, 1955 to Gilda Gipson Cantrell, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Scott and Tammy Cantrell and Brent Cantrell, all of McMinnville; two grandsons, Garrett Cantrell and Jessica Hagar and Davis and Courtney Cantrell, all of McMinnville; great-grandson, Journey Cantrell of McMinnville; and several cousins.
Graveside service and inurnment were Saturday, Feb. 17, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Harold Cook and David Costello officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cantrell family or your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
