James H. Cantrall, Jr.

JAMES H. CANTRALL JR., 66, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at his residence at 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

He was born to the late James and Barbara (nee Madison) Cantrall Sr. on December 29, 1958, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

James had worked as an over-the-road truck driver for 40 years and was a member of the Teamsters.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, and having a fish fry.

Survivors:

3 Children:

Tisha Cantrall Dupo, IL

Jennifer Cantrall Belleville, IL

James (Carla) Cantrall New Athens, IL

2 Siblings:

Laura Cantrall Ellis Grove, IL

David (Peggy) Foster Farmers Branch, TX

7 Grandchildren:

Dakota Medford, Bryanne McBride, Nicholas Marshall, Jacob Guenther, Samuel Badgett, Jace Cantrall, and Raya Cantrall

2 Great Grandchildren:

Alaina and Joshua Nolte

Special Friend:

Helen Mache Red Bud, IL

Special Niece:

Larissa (Kurt) Wandro Red Bud, IL

Special Nephew:

Corry Patterson (Kerri Setzer) Sparta, IL

2 Great Nephews:

Keaton and Grayson Wandro

Mother of His Children:

Peggy Cantrall Belleville, IL

Cousin:

Norman Roy

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Sister – Sharon Moore, 1 Grandson – Nathan Cantrall, 1 Granddaughter – Vivian Cantrall, and 1 Nephew – Steven Freeman

Celebration of Life Gathering:

Sunday, May 4, 2025 starting at 2:00 pm

The Harriss Hideout

400 S. Johnson St

New Athens, IL 62264

Memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at Pechacek Funeral Homes.