Arnold Edward Cantley, 78, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017, after a short battle with leukemia. Arnold was born on May 5, 1939, to Archie & Lois Flowers Cantley of Alum Creek, WV.
Arnold was also preceded in death by the love of his life for 55 years, Evia Hughes Cantley, brothers, Jerry, Bob, and Jimmy Cantley, sisters, Ellen Pauley and Linda Cantley, and faithful companion, Shaggy.
After being Evia’s caregiver for 12 years, Arnold went back to work with Autozone at the age of 76, where he enjoyed and made many good friends.
He is survived by his daughter Daphne Cantley, grandson, Randall (Hannah) Fields, great-grandchildren, Tommy, Christopher, Chase, and Luke, brother, Patrick (Lee) Cantley of Alabama, sisters, Rosalie (Steve) Lipscomb of Elkview, Shirley Ker of Utah, Mary Herr of Florida, and many nieces and nephews.
Arnold’s final resting place will be at Brounland Cemetery, Alum Creek, 1:00pm Wednesday, January 3, 2018, with a small graveside service provided by Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. The family would like to give special thanks to all the hospice staff that gave Arnold excellent care, as well as Dr. John and the nursing staff of the Cancer Center at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of such a loved one. My heart is with you. As well as this beautiful encouraging promise, John 5:28,29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” Imagine that day when all our dear loved ones are brought back to life through a resurrection and reunited with us again. What a truly beautiful promise of comfort and hope and how we long for that special day so close at hand.
Daphne, we are so sorry for your loss. Arnold will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.