Charles "Sid" Cantrell

Charles Sidney Cantrell passed away October 17, 2017 at the age of 89. Born in Stone Mountain, Georgia on July 28, 1928. He is survived by his wife Ruth, his beloved stepsons and their families, David and Nancy Horton of Cumming, GA; Charles and Susan Horton of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Granddaughter Jana & Ryan Unterreiner of Cumming, GA; great grandchildren, Zane Colby & Wakelyn Unterreiner.

Sid was a graduate of UNG, when it was a two year college in '48, served in the Army during the Korean War and stayed in the reserves until retirement. For the next forty years he led teams all over the states with volunteer labor building mission churches. N He ran the Holly Hill Christmas Tree Farm. He enjoyed each year meeting new folks and having time with families who had been coming for years. He was one of the founders that formed the mission known first as, Long Branch Baptist. Now Christ family. The church is now full of young families and college students with an amazing number of them serving in mission status around the world.

On Saturday, October 21st, 2017 the family will have a visitation and informal time to meet and share stories with Ruth & family at Dahlonega Funeral Home from 3pm until 6pm. A short celebration of his life will follow at 6pm.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Christ Family Church Missions www.cfcnga.org 7788 S Chestatee Dahlonega, GA 30533

Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683)