Graveside service for Michael Edward "Mike" Cantrell, age 67, of Timpson, Texas will be at 12 noon, Thursday, May 8, 2008, at New Prospect Cemetery, Timpson. Officiating will be Dr. Clark Stricklin and Bro. John Richerson. Mr. Cantrell passed away Wednesday, May 7, in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Michael was born in Houston, Texas on August 19, 1940 the son of the late Samuel Tanksley and Cleva Aileen (Tyer) Cantrell. He was a graduate of Timpson High School and was an auto mechanic.

Survivors include sons Doye W. Cantrell and wife Robin of Timpson and Duane Smith and wife Mindy of Marshall; daughter Theresa Brown of Longview; brother Daniel A. Cantrell and wife Janice of Matagorda, TX; 7 grandchildren: Tiffany Newman and husband Cody, Layne Cantrell, Whitley Cantrell, Jessica Brown, Kole Smith, Blake Smith, and Kory Smith; 3 great grandchildren: Hunter, Fisher, and Remington Newman.

Mike was preceded in death by parents Samuel T. and Cleva A. (Tyer) Cantrell, sister Sammie Jean Rushing, and daughter Leisa L. Cantrell.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

Courtesy of Shelby County Today located at www.ShelbyCountyToday.com