Sam Cantrell obituary: Sam Cantrell's Obituary, Casper

In Memory Of
Sam W. Cantrell
1931 - 2017

Obituary photo of Sam Cantrell, Casper-WY
Obituary photo of Sam Cantrell, Casper-WY

In Memory Of
Sam W. Cantrell
1931 - 2017

Samuel Wayne Cantrell, age 85, of Casper, passed away January 13, 2017 at Wyoming Medical Center. Sam was born September 2, 1931 in McAlester, Oklahoma to L.M. "Dub" and Verlah (Sharp) Cantrell. He was a member of the Air Force Reserve where he served at Tinker Field, Oklahoma. He was employed with Halliburton for more than 32 years before retiring in 1985. He later enjoyed being the owner and operator of Sam's Pilot Car Service. Sam loved the great outdoors, but especially enjoyed his time fishing, hunting, and traveling.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Condy Roger Cantrell, and his former wife, Mary L. (Wilson) Cantrell.

He is survived by Linda G. (Gladden) Cantrell, Daughters, L. Kaye White, Barbara C. Lube, and Ramona C. Irwin; Son, Don A. Cantrell, 8 Grandchildren, and 12 Great-Grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Newcomer Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Casper in Sam's memory.

To share your memories of Sam or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Samuel Wayne Cantrell, age 85, of Casper, passed away January 13, 2017 at Wyoming Medical Center. Sam was born September 2, 1931 in McAlester, Oklahoma to L.M. "Dub" and Verlah (Sharp) Cantrell. He was a member of the Air Force Reserve where he served at Tinker Field, Oklahoma. He was employed with Halliburton for more than 32 years before retiring in 1985. He later enjoyed being the owner and operator of Sam's Pilot Car Service. Sam loved the great outdoors, but especially enjoyed his time fishing, hunting, and traveling.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Condy Roger Cantrell, and his former wife, Mary L. (Wilson) Cantrell.

He is survived by Linda G. (Gladden) Cantrell, Daughters, L. Kaye White, Barbara C. Lube, and Ramona C. Irwin; Son, Don A. Cantrell, 8 Grandchildren, and 12 Great-Grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Newcomer Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Casper in Sam's memory.

To share your memories of Sam or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

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Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 10:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
710 E Second
Casper, WY 82601
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Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family

Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family

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