Marion Howard Cantrell 92, died Wednesday June 26, 2019 at his home in Winchester California due to advanced stages of Alzheimer's. He leaves behind his wife of 71 years, Gertrude Cantrell (Belcher). Oldest Son David and wife Pam Cantrell, Daughter Tracey and husband Tim Macedo with their children Jenelle & Josh. Son Brian and wife Debbie Cantrell with their son Nicolas. Second son Don Cantrell, son Jason & wife Daphne Cantrell with Son Eric. Daughter Kimberly Davis with Husband Johnathan and their daughter Kiely. Daughter Diane Pierce (Cantrell) with husband Larry Pierce, Son Larry E.W. Pierce with wife Jennifer. Daughter Lynnette Harper (Pierce) with children Jacob & Jordyn. One surviving Sister Margie Lovell with husband Dick and their children and many other Nephews and nieces and their children. Also his church family he loved. Born in Greenwood Arkansas, November 10, 1926 He was the third son of Virgil and wife Gertrude Cantrell (Trotter), Forth of 7 children One of 7 children Howard joined the Navy on November 25, 1944. He was Baker 3rd Class stationed in Hawaii. Discharged July 10, 1946. He met his wife Gertrude Belcher, their 1st date was on September 20, 1946. They were married June 5, 1948.