Posted: Jan. 2, 2018 | Source: Curry Funeral Home
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 and 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 p.m. 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.
Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.curryfuneralhome.org.
Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, has been family owned and operated since 1950.
