Floyd Calvin Cantrell
Obituary
Floyd “Head Man” Calvin Cantrell, born September 25, 1939 in Bugscuffle, Arkansas, died peacefully at his home in West Fork, Arkansas on June 21, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his father, J. C. Cantrell, mother Nellie Cantrell, and daughter Connie Cantrell.
Floyd is survived by his wife of sixty years, Irene Cantrell, his son Jay Cantrell and wife Kelly, and his daughter Kim Davis and husband Rich. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren; Wacey Murphy, Ethan Murphy and wife Whitney, Clayton Cantrell, Baylea Cantrell, James O’Connor, and Jordan O’Connor; three great-grandchildren; Skylar Murphy, C.J. Murphy and Parker Cade. Floyd is also survived by his sister, Joyce Williams.
The nickname ‘Head Man’, which Floyd was known by for some seventy years, was given to him by Jim Williams when Floyd was a boy of about nine or ten when he spent many of his free hours helping out doing odd jobs around Carter’s Grocery Store in West Fork.
Floyd was buried at Bugscuffle Cemetery under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home, and to honor his wishes, no services were held. The family deeply appreciates the excellent care he received from the wonderful team of doctors and nurses at The Walker Heart Institute and Washington Regional Hospice.
He was preceded in death by his father, J. C. Cantrell, mother Nellie Cantrell, and daughter Connie Cantrell.
Floyd is survived by his wife of sixty years, Irene Cantrell, his son Jay Cantrell and wife Kelly, and his daughter Kim Davis and husband Rich. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren; Wacey Murphy, Ethan Murphy and wife Whitney, Clayton Cantrell, Baylea Cantrell, James O’Connor, and Jordan O’Connor; three great-grandchildren; Skylar Murphy, C.J. Murphy and Parker Cade. Floyd is also survived by his sister, Joyce Williams.
The nickname ‘Head Man’, which Floyd was known by for some seventy years, was given to him by Jim Williams when Floyd was a boy of about nine or ten when he spent many of his free hours helping out doing odd jobs around Carter’s Grocery Store in West Fork.
Floyd was buried at Bugscuffle Cemetery under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home, and to honor his wishes, no services were held. The family deeply appreciates the excellent care he received from the wonderful team of doctors and nurses at The Walker Heart Institute and Washington Regional Hospice.
Funeral Service
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Final Resting Place
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Sep 25, 1939
Jun 21, 2018
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Tributes
We are both so sorry to hear of Heads passing away. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Barbara Griscom - Friends
Jay & Kelly.. We were sorry to hear of your loss and send our deepest condolences to all the family.
Randy & Linda Bradley - Friends
Floyds passing brings back many great memories- our prayers go out to Irene & family.
Don & Peggy Smothers - Friends
It says in Matthew “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good things”. You Dad was a GOOD man and a kind and helpful neighbor. Many fond memories of a one of a kind man. Blessings and prayers...Dennis, Alexis, Whitney and Wesley
Dennis and Alexis Coker - Friend and neighbor
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Floyd was an awesome man and neighbor. Always had a smile and a wave for everyone he met. Prayers, and hugs.
Larry, Suzie, &Jessie Moheng - Neighbor/Friend
After Sunday Morning Church my family ate many a lunch meal with "Joe", Nell, Floyd, and Joyce. Being all of five years of age in 1952, I thought Floyd's flat-top haircut made him invincible (like a comic book character) at twelve/thirteen. At fourteen I delivered groceries on my bicycle and kept the floors of a small grocery swept and clean. I believe Floyd's role around West Fork's Grocery store was my driving catalyst. Many fond memories from early days in the thriving metropolis of West Fork. May deep condolence and prayer bring a measure of comfort and peace to the entire Cantrell Family.
Gary Walker - Friend
Funeral Service
Service information unavailable.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Sep 25, 1939
Jun 21, 2018
78