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Reverend Robert Lewis Cadenhead

09/11/1957 - 07/20/2023

Obituary For Reverend Robert Lewis Cadenhead

Funeral services for Robert Cadenhead, 65, of Camp Hill, Alabama, will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Mt. Lovely Missionary Baptist Church, 21900 Senator Claude Pepper Drive, Camp Hill, AL 36850 with interment in the church cemetery, Reverend Dr. Bernard Harris will officiate.

Reverend Cadenhead, who passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, was born September 11, 1957 in Macon County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. โ€“ 6:00 p.m.

Reverend Cadenhead will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves behind cherished memories to: his devoted wife of 35 years, Shirley Ware Cadenhead, who was his beloved Queen. Additionally, he is survived by two sisters: Lou Bertha Mason residing in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mozell (Sylvester) Newton of Loachapoka, Alabama.

Among his extended family are four brothers-in-law: John Lewis McCurty of Shorter, Alabama; Franklin (Linda) Ware Jr. and Jerry Lee Louis Ware, both from Opelika, Alabama; and Christopher "Thomas" (Rose) Ware from Orange Park, Florida. Two sisters-in-law, Mary Francis (Edward) Heard of Dadeville, Alabama, and Mary Lynda Ware of Camp Hill, Alabama, also mourn his passing.

Additionally, Robert leaves behind cherished nephews, Stanley (Shanjaril) Black of Mobile, AL and Willie Frank (Alma) Black Jr. of Phenix City, AL, as well as a special niece, Lisa (Mitchell) Hutchinson of Salem, AL. He also leaves behind a large and loving extended family, including numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, clergy, and friends who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.


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Kennie Floyd sent Stately Croton for Reverend Robert Lewis Cadenhead - July 24, 2023

From a childhood friend, who has fond memories of our school days. Kennie Floyd

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James F. Moss sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Reverend Robert Lewis Cadenhead - July 24, 2023

Our sincere condolences to Reverend Cadenhead's family, the staff of Harris Funeral Home, and loved ones. May God comfort your hearts during this time. James, Demetrious and Frankie Moss

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to The Family,Love Ones and Friends๐ŸŒนPraying that The Lord will strengthen you all๐Ÿ™๐ŸฝFriends,Sister Dorothy Mabson Woody and Family

Praying for the family and friends that he had and u will never be forgotten

Sending prayers to Shirley and the families for continued strength and healing. Sharon Frazier and family.

Sending our love & sympathy to the family. Such a kind spirited man who had a big smile, rest well Sir. Pam & Jimmy Taylor, Camp Hill, AL

God have received another angel in his kingdom. It is hard for me to say good by to you. Fly high my cousin and rest in paradise. Annie Lee/Thomas family

Constance Echols &Family

Our Sincere Condolences To The Pastor Robert Cadenhead Family And Love โค๏ธ Ones May God Keep You All Peace As you Go Through This Difficult Time.Pastor Cadenhead Was My Sons Heart โค๏ธ He Would Take The Time To Talk To Them They Growth Fond of Him And He Did MY Son Marry .Rest In Paradise Pastor ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ผ๐Ÿ’•

To Rev. Cadenhead family and Harris Funeral, my prayers are with you in this difficult time of grieving. Rev. Cadenhead drove my husband's body to his final resting place in Georgia last October 2022. My family and I will forever be grateful for his service.

Get your rest Paster๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

To the family of Rev.Cadenhead we are sorry for the loss of your beloved one,we are praying without ceasing for your family, and the Comforter will come.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Homer & Mary Core

May the Lord continue to Bless Sis. Cadenhead and all well wishers during this difficult time. Great man of God. Rest on our brother. You will be truly missed. St. James Holiness Church Pastor/Co-Pastor George & Brenda Dowdell

Prayers for Rev. Cadenhead's family: My prayers are for comfort and peace during these hours of bereavement and for days to come. Debra B. Oliver

Praying for the family of Rev. Cadenhead: My prayers of for comfort and peace, during your hours of bereavement and for days to come.

Shirley and family...I am deeply sorry for your loss....Larry Frazier

We send our deepest sympathies to Shirley and family in the loss of Robert. Lee and Carole Hodge

The Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church Family of Loachapoka sends our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Pastor Cadenhead's Wife, Family and Church Family.

โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธPastor A. Shealey & the entire MTZBC & The Family Enrichment Center of Loachapoka sends our condolences prayers & love ๐Ÿฅฐ

Sending condolences to our classmate from Loachapoka High School. Rest in Peace our Brother!!!!! Class of 1976

My classmate from childhood. We attended school and church together. Great man of God who always had a desire to preach the Word of God, he started out preaching in his back yard to the trees๐Ÿ˜‡God new he wanted to use him to preach His Word to the people and he did just that. Sending my heartfelt condolences to his wife Shirley. May God continue to bless and keep you.....Marilynn Waldon and family ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜‡

Sending prayers love and condolences to Rev.Cadenhead family sorry for your lost Love Sherry Echols & Family

Robert was such a nice person. We offer our deepest sympathy and pray for the comfort of all who loved Robert and everyone that he loved. May God ever bless and keep his family.

The Sanford Sisters Kathryn, Barbara, kaki and Becca

May God comfort the family and loved ones in this time of grief. Our prayers are with you. Rev. Robert and Mrs. Colleen Strickland +

There are friends in life, but rarely will you find one like Robert. A friend that would stick closer than a brother. As he was a blessing to me and to all that I know, I pray God will likewise bless his wife and family for evermore. Love you my brother. Kennie Floyd and family.

Our deepest condolences goes out to the family as you go through this storm. There's nothing to hard for God. We are praying for you. Minister George and Mary Wilson

My heartfelt condolences to Reverend Cadenhead's family, Harris Funeral Home staff, and loved ones. Prayers for God's comfort and peace for all, as we cherish the wonderful memories he brought to us. ~Frankie Moss~

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF MY NEIGHBOR REV.CADENHEAD A GREAT NEIGHBOR YOU WILL BE MISS PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY

We offer words of sympathy to the Cadenhead family. May God ease your pain and sorrow at this difficult time. George and Malta Jones D6RQ

We have lost one of God's Best Pastors. I loved to hear Rev. Cadenhead preach God's Word. My heart would always burn with thankfulness and joy to hear Rev. Cadenhead preach. This such a loss to all of us who loved he and his wife. May God continue to Bless Mrs. Cadenhead and the family.

We lift Rev. Cadenhead, wife, family, Church members, Coworkers and Harris funeral home family in prayer, our sincere condolences are sent in the loss of such humble servant. Rev. Cadenhead will certainly be missed, always meeting you with a smile and a Hello. The Norwood Family

Sending prayers and condolences to Rev. Cadenhead wife, family, Church members, friends, coworkers and members of Harris funeral home, such a humble smiling servant.

In Memory of Sister Mary Hodge Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family. โค๏ธ

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Rev. Cadenhead is absent from the body but present with the Lord. Faye N. Tinsley

MY deepest sympathy to Shirley and his family. He will be dearly be missed. He was always so very nice and helpful. Such a humble servant take you rest Rev, Cadenhead. Frances Allen and family

Family I'm sorry for your lost my prayers are with y'all. We're going to miss our class mate from Larry Black class of 76 Loachapoka High School

This one is hard. I have been knowing Rev. Cadenhead ever since I was a child and he always had something positive to say to make me smile. He is in heaven with my uncle "Pop". You will be missed. Catina Griffin & Family.

This one is hard. I have been knowing Rev. Cadenhead ever since I was a child and he always had something position to say to make me smile. He is in heaven with my uncle "Pop". You will be missed. Catina Griffin & Family.

Our hearts weep for the loss of our dear friend and Brother in Christ. We meet Rev. Cadenhead while attending Pleasant View Mission Baptism Church. He and my wife were church workers At Pleasant View as children and as adults. May God strengthen his Wife and Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland

So sorry for the loss of Robert. We grew up together in the Loachapoka Community while attending Sunday School, singing in the Choir and attending Church at Pleasant View Baptist Church. Fond memories of him will forever be cherished by: Anteneria, Marilyn, Arnethia, Patsy, Delbrow, Priscilla, Claude, Kenny, Willie George, Stanley and Ella. Rest in Paradise Robert.

To the family, may God be with all of you. Rev. Cadenhead was an very friendly person, he always greeted everyone with an kind word. So sorry for your loss...Darlean Graham, Salem, Alabama

Sorry for your loss. prayers goes out to your family.

Jackson and Durrell families

Family, i am so sorry for your loss, my prayers & thoughts are with you at this sad time!

May God continue to bless his wife and family.

To Beloved Robert's ""Queen Shirley", and family; Larry and I extend our heartfelt sympathy And love to each of you. Beloved Robert was a man after God's heart. We will always cherish your thoughtfulness of others and your humility that shined through your daily living. God bless the family Larry and Gwenetta Echols, Phenix City,Alabama

Sending prayers and love....Kristy and George Hutchinson

My deepest condolences ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ B.Sullivan and family

Extending my heartfelt condolences to Rev Cadenhead's family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sleep In Peace Rev...........Rose Thomas Frazier

Sending condolences to the family. Sorry for your lossm

My deepest condolences to the family, Rev. Cadenhead was a true man of God. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Take your rest Rev.

Praying for the family. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™ Earl M Lowman, Jacksonville, Florida

My thoughts and prayers are with his loving wife. Rev. Cadenhead and I worked together at Harris Funeral home for many years. Such a good person. Take your rest. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

So sorry for the lost of Pastor, Robert L.Cadenhead.Such a strong vessel.Prayers for the Family. Moses & Sonjia Thomas

I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF REV. CADENHEAD MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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