Youell Thanell Cantrell, age 87, of Sulligent, AL passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his residence. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Friendship South Baptist Church at 11:00am. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the memorial service from 10:00am until 11:00am. Burial was in the Friendship South Cemetery in Vernon, AL.
Youell was born on January 27, 1934 in Sulligent, AL to the late Marvin Jackson and Vera Belle Cantrell. After graduating from high school in 1952, he joined the United States Army where he served for two years.
Before working and retiring from Hyster Company in 1996, Youell was a barber and he continued to cut hair in his home after retirement. He leaves this world a better place due to his life’s work and he leaves with the unconditional love of his family and friends.
He was a faithful member of Friendship South Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and song leader. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and Alabama Football. A “people person” if there ever was one, he loved telling stories and jokes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Jackson and Vera Belle Cantrell; his loving wife, Elizabeth Ann Pitts Cantrell; his son, Jason Scott Cantrell; and three brothers, Kenneth Cantrell, Bobby Cantrell, and Clason Hasell Cantrell.
He is survived by his brother, Harold Cantrell, Vernon, AL; his two daughters, Diane (Joey) Franks of Vernon, AL and Donna (Mike) Morrow of Tuscaloosa, AL; grandchildren, Christopher (Britain-Anne) Hobbs, Thomas Nathaniel Hobbs, and Jaycie Rosie Cantrell; great-grandchildren, Braden Hobbs, Kendall Hobbs, Kollin Hobbs, Annabelle Draper, Penelope Draper, Archie Hobbs, and Sawyer Cantrell.
The family wishes to honor and thank caregivers, Mary Cantrell and Lena Stafford for their love and care. A special thank you to Ashley Thompson, RN, and Carleigha Lolley, HHA. Hospice of Northwest Alabama provided caring and diligent services and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your care enriched the life of a wonderful man.
Mr. Cantrell is also survived by:
Sister in Law: Wanda Cantrell, Vernon, AL,
Ilona Cantrell, Warner Robbins, GA,
Ellen Sizemore, Beaverton, AL,
Lawana Pitts, Moulton, AL
John (Peggy) Pitts, New Hope, MS
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