David C. Cantrell

Dad, I can't find the words to say. It still doesn't feel real that you are gone. I thought we had more time and I hate myself for not visiting you more. These past couple of months I've made that drive to see you in the hospital and at home. Why didn't I do it sooner? I should have been more personal with you and let you know that I was so proud of you and couldn't imagine anyone else as my father. Now I keep replaying every memory of you, I see reminders of you everywhere, you are constantly on my mind. I hope you thought I was a good daughter for you. I'm sorry I didn't check on you more. We both thought you were going to be ok. All of it just makes me feel so sick. I wish we had more time. I'm so sorry I feel like I let you down. I will try every day to be half the person you are. Dad I miss you and I hope you are still somewhere.

To say I'm shocked would be an understatement. Condolences to Dave's family. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a good friend and musician. We met at Georgia College in the mid 90s via Terry Bragg and the Music Ed Dept. Dave was an amazing drummer. He and I shared a passion for Rush as well. I'll never forget how amazed he was that I knew how to play Hemispheres the first time we jammed.

David , you will be missed greatly! I'll always remember our wonderful high school friendship and even up until a few months ago you sending me Rolling Stone videos and as always talking about Mick Jagger and your love for Rush! May you rest in peace, my old friend and line those streets of gold doing what you always did best cracking jokes and playing the drums! 🙏

Sincerely, Kelli McClung

Mr. Cantrell was my neighboring teacher at Stone Mountain Elementary. He was always early for work, a breath of fresh air and brought sunshine with his pleasant greeting each morning. David was kind, helpful and gave his all to his students. It was a pleasure to have met and worked alongside him. Condolences to all families, friends and colleagues. May God continue to undergird and strengthen us all and may His soul rest in peace and light perpetually shine upon him.

David Cantrell. I'm so sorry I didn't make a better effort to come and see you. I guess I thought there'd be time. Great memories of playing in college bands together(bass,drums) and 2 Rush shows! Alot of laughter between room mates...Thank you for taking me with you to that audition at Georgia College and introducing me to Uncle Ed. Had it not been for that, I would've never become a teacher, met my wife and had this beautiful family. You were a big part of that. I'm not sure I ever really thanked you for it, but I thought we had time. I'll miss you. Terry Bragg

David, for us to be cousins by marriage, you were definitely one of my favorites. You had a way of connecting with me, especially after losing my brother, the love you had for Graham was undeniable. You often posted videos that you made in his honor and I with always treasure them. I will miss the countless hours we talked about life and you ALWAYS told me you loved me. This one hits hard, but I know you are not longer suffering and catching up with your dad. Rest easy, I will see you again. Love you ❤️

I worked with Mr. Cantrell at Stone Mountain Elementary School. He had a very rowdy class but he was always so kind to the students. I am very sad to hear of his passing. My prayers are with his family and friends.

To my Aunt LaRisa and the Cantrell family, may God comfort you during your time of bereavement today and days to come! I didn't know you personally but I didn't have to because of how happy you made my Aunt! You were a breath of fresh air for her! It's the happiest I seen her be in years! This is because the love and joy you brought to her! Thanks for making her happy! Rest Well Sir Aunt LaRisa's oldest niece Charmaine & Johnnie Jones

Dear, David. C. Cantrell

No one may not know me, but I am one of his students. I just found out he passed away, and I feel really bad for his family members going through the gruesome pain of losing David c Cantrell. Therefore, I am sorry for anyone who is crying due to his death. I hope you can feel better and always hold Cantrell in your heart.❤️

Sincerely, Athena Dawonde (a former student)

David my friend I will miss you. We were supposed to get together soon to have another dinner and hang out and catch up and I will miss that. I am thankful for the time we had at Gainesville College playing in the band together and then playing in a band on the road after that. Fun times ! I am very thankful that we reconnected in the last couple of years and all the laughs that we had together. Thanks for the music too and for sending me your stellar drum videos. You always crushed it! Thanks for your humor and heart. You were one of a kind and I will miss you.

Heartbreaking! From playing golf to walking 1 mile in 20 minutes, David always had a funny story to tell me. Wish I had just one more hour with "Little David"

Wow, I'm still speechless. I started calling him DC ... both our names started with D and he started calling me Nana. David became family from the start and fit right in with all our family shenanigans. He was such a fun, loving person and will be greatly missed. He was a blessing to the family and I had the privilege of seeing him during the week when he came in from his educator role. He always had some funny stories to share about his students and we'd all have a good laugh. Whenever I left for the day he always gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek. He fought hard til the end but no more suffering. Take your rest and til we meet again!

Deb aka Nana

David was a friend and a really good guy. You'll be missed.

To my step dad Dave. We loved you the second my mom introduced you to our family 😊 You were such a beautiful light🕯️ such a beautiful soul ❤️ To know that you and I shared the same zodiac sign Sagittarius 🏹 ♐🔥 Every Saturday you got up early and went to walk up stone mountain until you got sick. You and my mom LaRisa loved each other unconditionally ❤️ Date nights or simply spending time at home together. Every Sunday at 6pm you and mom fixed your favorite snacks and simply watched y'all TV shows and cracked jokes. I enjoyed seeing the pure love you guys shown each other. You was so patient with my little cousins, especially your Thunder ⚡ buddy Angel aka Pickles. You helped her become a honor student throughout the 2nd grade. I will miss you sending me YouTube videos of all things Rush 😂🤣 I will miss eating grape outshine popsicles with you. I will miss your quirkiness. I will miss our conversations. Most of all, I will miss how you loved my mom. I wish you guys had more time together. It hurt me to see you getting sick. I prayed 🙏🏻 over you til the end. It was my pleasure to help mom take care of you ❤️ Even in your most painful moments, you still tried not to be a burden. Fly 🕊️ high step dad. I know you will introduce yourself to my deceased son Jalyn. I know he will welcome you to heaven 😊 RIPARADISE 🕊️ You have finished your earthly assignment ❤️ Love you always🤟🏻 Your step daughter Tracy Forest 😘

I did not know you or meet you, but my sister always talked about you and she was a very happy person and in love with you may you rest in peace

David you will be forever missed. Your humor, laughter, and passion for everything you got involved in. God has got to be overjoyed you are back home with him. I know your rewards are great for as many people's lives you touched. There will never be another like you and I am forever grateful to God that I had the privilege of calling you "lifer". Friends for life

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