James "Jim" Cantrell, 93, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025.  He was a lifelong resident of Harrison, TN and a devoted member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.  Jim retired from working with heavy equipment in Hamilton County after 24 years, then went to work with his son for 28 years as a rollback and recovery specialist.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marines and loved to tell stories about his time in the service.  Jim was also a lifetime member of the Harrison Lodge.

Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Hayes Cantrell; parents, James "Jack" and Jennie Cantrell, and brother, Winford "Wink" Paul Cantrell.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie Cantrell; son, Lesley Cantrell; daughter, Lori Cantrell; sister, Virginia Hester; grandchildren, Chris Cantrell and John Cantrell; great-grandchildren, Maddie Cantrell, Mason Cantrell, Ethan Cantrell, Maci Gouvitsa and Brayden Cantrell, as well as great-great-grandchildren, Charleston Grey Cantrell, Adi Pearl Cantrell and Nova Finnell.

The family would like to give special thanks to Chattanooga Hospice and Chattanooga Health and Rehab.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home.  A funeral will follow in the chapel at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ronnie Dotson and Congressman Chuck Fleischmann officiating.

Pallbearers: John Cantrell, Jack Cantrell, Charlie Cantrell, Mason Cantrell, Jerry Kennedy and Lynn Crawford

Honorary Pallbearers: Cooper Barnes and BJ Barnes

Jim will be laid to rest in Harrison Cemetery.

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