July 21, 2023
Larry D. Cantrell, age 78, of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Larry was born on July 17, 1945 in Jamestown, TN to Teman and Cleta Turner Cantrell. He graduated from Tennessee Tech in 1969 with a degree in Engineering. Following his graduation from Tennessee Tech he joined the Army where he served in Korea as an officer.
Following his time in the Army, Larry worked at Nashville Electric as engineer. While he was working he also attended Nashville School of Law and obtained his law degree. He served as the Judge of Berry Hill for 30 years.
Larry met the love of his life, Linda Irvin and they married on July 17, 1996 in Nashville, TN, which is not only their anniversary but both of their birthdays. Larry and Linda had a 12-year-old yorkie, Hannah, whom he loved dearly. He loved spending time with his family in Jamestown as well as with Linda and her children. In his free time, he enjoyed watching his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Cantrell of Pennsylvania and Sister, Barbara (W.J.) Cantrell Page of Alexandria, TN.
Larry is survived by his wife, Linda Irvin Cantrell; Stepchildren; Jay Sumner and Laura Myers; Grandchildren, Caden and Elijah Myers; Niece, Denise Page of Smithville, TN; Nephews, Daryl (Renee) Page and Darrin Page of Smithville, TN, Jamie (Melissa) Page of Gallatin, TN; Great Nephews and Niece. Jarred Dawson and family, Leslie Page, Johnathon Page and family, all of Smithville, TN; and Alyssa Page of Gallatin, TN.
Pallbearers for Larry’s service will include, Darrin Page, Jamie Page, Jarred Dawson, Nick Thompson, Brian Myers and Jay Sumner.
A Gathering of Family and Friends for Larry will be held Friday, July 21, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. Following the gathering of family and friends will be a Graveside service at 12:00 pm at Woodlawn Memorial Park.