George Cantrell

George Garland Cantrell, 85, of 4046 Burch Bridge Rd., passed away Sunday, October 8, 2006 at the V.A. Hospital in Durham after several years of failing health. He was the husband of Bernice Beckom Cantrell for 64 years. George was a native of Alamance County, retired from Cone Mills Minneola Plant after many years of service, served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the 3rd Army 90th Division in the European Theater. He enjoyed working in his garden and made many friends when delivering his produce. Survivors include his wife of the home, children, Gaynell Leazer of Greensboro, Wade Cantrell and his wife Laurie of Orange Park, FL, Glenn Cantrell and his wife Claudia of Danville, VA, Janet Radford and her husband Gary of Burlington, grandchildren, Kristin Canipe and her husband James, D. Christopher Radford, Brandon Radford, sisters, Inez C. King, Cozette C. Kernodle, Alma Cantrell all of Burlington, a brother Charlie Cantrell of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Della Ingle Cantrell, a sister Louise C. Huffines and a brother Walter Cantrell. The graveside service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Alamance Memorial Park by Rev. Dave Gilbert. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com.