Harold Cantrall, Sr.

Harold Cantrall, Sr., age 83, of Springfield passed away on January 26, 2017 at Heritage Health surrounded by his family

He is survived by ten children, Harold, Jr. (Debi) Cantrall of Coffeen, IL, Sheila (Rodney) Smith of Davenport, FL, Esther Young of O’Fallon, MO, Scott (Cindy) Cantrall of Andrew, IL, Ward (Michele) Cantrall of Athens, IL, Cynthia (Tom) Crain of Springfield, IL, Ross (Dana) Cantrall of Springfield, IL, Dean`a (Jeff) Puckett of Springfield, IL, Ranger Cantrall of Rochester and Ryder (Rachel) Cantrall of Auburndale, FL; a sister Esther Woodson; 35 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Edwards-Cantrall, both parents as well as one brother, Clyde Cantrall and one sister, Frances Cantrall.

Harold was born on June 4, 1933 the son of Clyde and Dorothy Cook-Cantrall.

On October 29, 1951 Harold married Georgia Edwards-Cantrall in Petersburg. They spent 62 wonderful years of their lives together.

He retired from Growmark FS in Springfield, IL. After retirement, Harold and Georgia moved to Florida where they volunteered at the Heart of Florida Hospital for about five years. Shortly after volunteering at the hospital, they both starting working at Walt Disney World for an extended period of time in which they enjoyed very much.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Harold and Georgia will soon be united with private graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the “Animal Protective League” APL.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the Cantrall family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.