Obituary of Dean Cantrell

Dean Cantrell, 73 of Murfreesboro, went to be with his heavenly Father Saturday, January 10, 2009. Dean was born in Rutherford County to the late Dorsey Dee Cantrell and Zora Mai Brandon Cantrell. Dean is survived by his loving wife Fay Cantrell; daughters, Debra (Rick) Halliburton and Rene (Jeff) Davidson, all of Murfreesboro; son, Rod (Kate) Cantrell of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Heath Robinson, Brandon Pierce, Tyler Davidson, Anna Leigh Davidson, Anndrea (Chad) Chrisman, Tony (Jamie) Halliburton; great grandchild, Summur Halliburton; twin sister, Patsy Jean Radabaugh of Murfreesboro, sisters, Kay (Wayne) Ralston and Fay (Bob) Newman, both of Bell Buckle; sister and brother in law, Joyce and Tom Fjelstad of Murfreesboro; many nieces and nephews. Dean was retired as a rural carrier with the United States Postal Service, a veteran of the United States Air Force as Airman First Class and a member of Midland Baptist Church. He currently holds the record of having lived the longest with the weakest heart under the care of Dr. Randall Rickard. For many years he has been an active and faithful servant of the Lord providing Ten Commandments, food, and his ministry to many. He was proud to be a Christian. Visitation with the family will be Monday, January 12, 2009 beginning at 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. at Murfreesboro Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Barfield Baptist Church with Pastor Ernie Obryan officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Midland Baptist Church for Regal Inn Ministry, 3109 Midland Fosterville Rd, Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Those wishing may send condolences online at www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN. 615-896-2229.