John Leroy Cantrell, age 87 years, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Golden Living Center - Westwood, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Deepwater, Missouri. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to either Twin Lakes Hospice or Mt. Zion Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

John was president and member of the Deepwater School District for many years. He enjoyed playing in the Brownington Baptist Church Band, playing the fiddle, and entertaining people was something he enjoyed. He also loved to farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edith Batson, Ethel Lett, and an infant brother James Benjamin "J.B." Cantrell.

Among survivors are his wife, Mildred; son, Norman Cantrell; daughters, Shirley Minich (Bill), and Patricia Wheeler (Larry); grandchildren, Liane Hager, Brad Minich, Eric Cantrell, Brian Minich, and Ethan Cantrell; 10 great-granddaughters; sister, Lawana "Lou" Young, and nephew David Garcia.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.