Bobby Joe “Bob” Cantwell

Bobby Joe “Bob” Cantwell, 77, of Cassville, passed away Jan. 31, 2019, at his home.
He was born June 5, 1941, in Cassville to Clida and Wilma L. (DeCocq) Cantwell. In 1963, he was married to Lana Watson, who survives.
Cantwell grew up and received his education in Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School in 1959. After high school he helped build Bea- ver Dam. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and was ordained as a deacon. He also served as music director in the church. Most of his life was spent in Cassville except for a few years in Kansas City, where he was su- perintendent at Marley Construction making cooling towers for refineries. The rest of his life was spent in Cassville as a self-employed carpenter, building homes throughout southwest Missouri. Bob sang with the Zioneers and also Glory Bound, which performed at many events in southwest Missouri.
In addition to his wife, Cantwell is survived by: son, Kevin Cantwell of Springfield; daughter Krisi (Johnny) Parker of Republic; sisters, Bonnie Miller of Indepen- dence and Beverly (Darrell) Ledenham and Brenda (Dennis) Epperly all of Cassville; brother-in-law, Dale Mitchell of Independence and five grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Bette Mitchell.
Services were held at 3 p.m. Feb. 3, 2019, at Corinth Baptist Church in Cassville under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Memorials may be made to Corinth Baptist Church Building Fund.