Leicester – Clarence Cantrell, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Madison County he had resided in the Leicester Community most of his life. He was a son of the late Sampson and Leta Cantrell. He was also preceded in death by his sisters: Mae McCracken and Bonnie Teague; and brothers: Hubert Cantrell and Walter Cantrell. Mr. Cantrell was a member of Union Baptist Church and retired from Hajoca as a truck driver. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Rena Cox Cantrell of the home; sons, Ronnie Steve Cantrell and wife Tiffani, and Roger Dwayne Cantrell and wife Jackie both of Leicester; sister, Pauline Cassada of Leicester; grandchildren: Melissa Cantrell, Kristin Hensley, and Brittany Cantrell; great-grandchildren: Mia Ray and Easton Hensley; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at The Brick Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 till 8 PM Sunday, June 9, 2019 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Cantrell’s memory to: The Brick Church, C/O Peggy Bennett, 55 Piney Mountain Road, Leicester, NC 28748.