Steven Lex Cantrell was born on December 8, 1954 in Houston, Missouri to Lexie and Marie (Lea) Cantrell. He entered his heavenly home on July 20. 2023 in Houston, Missouri at the age of 68.
Steve attended Houston Schools and graduated with the class of 1973. He was a faithful member of Souls Harbor Church for many years.
He began working for Piney Township in 1981 and retired after 38 years in 2019. He took pride in maintaining the township roads, which were always some of the best in the county.
Steve loved the outdoors, especially turkey hunting in the spring and deer hunting in the fall. He also enjoyed catching and frying up a good mess of fish. He enjoyed visiting with his family and friends as well as spending time with his Church family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lexie and Marie Cantrell; sisters, Wanda Hebblethwaite and Lena Fleming and a brother, Jimmy Jones.
Steve is survived by his sons, Brian and Stacy Cantrell of Houston, Brandon Cantrell of Houston, Brady and Kylee Cantrell of Melissa, Texas and Logan Cantrell of Houston; grandchildren, Tanner and Trudee Cantrell, Hazel Cantrell, Kaisleigh Cantrell, Mia and Michael Clonts and Crew Cantrell; a great granddaughter, Gracelynn; sisters, Donna Schmidt, Betty and Buddy McKinney, Nancy and Roger Hayes and Deborah and Wayne Land; brothers, Jerry and Theresa Jones, Rick Cantrell and Bruce and Tammy Cantrell as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Steve will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Souls Harbor Church
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6296 Hwy 63
Houston, MO 65483
