Earnest Ray Cantrell, 61, of Salem, Arkansas, was born in Lone Rock, Arkansas, son of Clyde Horton and Spicy Marie (Freeman) Cantrell. He departed this life on April 7, 2013, in Salem, Arkansas.
Earnest worked as a truck driver.
He leaves to mourn his passing: two sons, Dallas Hip and fiance Jennifer Walley of Heber Spring, Arkansas, and Randall Cantrell of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Raina Cantrell of Shepherd, Texas, and Misty Chism and husband Ronnie of Heber Springs, Arkansas; one brother, Carl Cantrell of Mountain Home, Arkansas; four sisters, Helen Shissler and husband Verne of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Linda McClary of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Willa Berry of Drury, Missouri, and Melba Cain of Norfork, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren; two uncles, Evert Freeman and wife Faye and David Null; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at Burnt School House Cemetery in Norfork, Arkansas, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 2:00 PM, Bro. Bernis Self officiating.
Memorials preferred to Burnt School House Cemetery Norfork, Arkansas.