CHARLES E. CANTRELL

CHARLES E. CANTRELL, age 82, of Piqua, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at his residence.  He was born in West Liberty on November 22, 1932 to the late Minix and Carrie (Pack) Cantrell.  On December 13, 1950, he married Easter Wright.  She survives.

Charles is also survived by four daughters: Jerry Cotrell of Troy, Wanda Burch of Troy, Sandra (Kenny) Huber of Bradford and Patricia (Mark) Schaeff of Piqua; five grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and his special little furry friend, Taco.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Almy Curry, Hattie Utz, Hessie Brake and Nettie Lewis; and three brothers: Clarence, Willard and Carl Cantrell.

Charles was an employee of Decker's Meat Packing for over 20 years and retired from Industrial Products.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge.  Charles loved to tell jokes, drink cold beer and listen to bluegrass.

Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Ray Ferguson officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua.  Friends may call from 12:30 – 1:30 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 1313 West Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH 45409 .  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .