Melvin C. Cantrell, age 84 of Lafayette, TN passed away Saturday morning, March 28, 2026 at The Palace Healthcare & Rehab Center in Red Boiling Springs. Melvin is in the care of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette, TN.

The family has chosen cremation and there are no services planned at this time.

He is preceded in death by: Parents, Melvin & Gracie Scruggs Cantrell, Brothers, Ronnie Cantrell & Thomas McCormick.

Survivors include: Wife, Shirley Cantrell of Lafayette, Son, Melvin Cantrell & wife, Sharon of Portland, Daughters, Shellia Cantrell & companion, Billy Gregory of Westmoreland, Tersia Craig & husband, Jeff of Portland, Step-Grandsons, Ronnie Whittemore & wife, Tammie, Ricky Whittemore, Numerous Grandchildren, Nieces & nephews, Beloved pet, Brenda, Brother, Larry Scruggs of Mount Pleasant, TN, Sister-in-law, Norma Jean Cantrell of Portland.

Arrangements entrusted to Anderson & Son Funeral Home, Directors, Lafayette, TN. 615-666-4011 www.andersonandsonfuneralhomes.com