Mr. Steve Houston Cantrell, age 65, of Dalton and Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, TN.

Steve proudly served his country in the Army from 1979 until 1982. He then went into the National Guard from 1982 until 1987. He received an Army Service Ribbon, Marksman, and Good Conduct Medal. After the military Steve worked at E and B Armstrong, Bailey Company, and Solideal until he retired.

He loved to make everyone laugh and smile. Steve always found joy in the simple things. He was an avid antique collector and enjoyed showing off his finds. He was also a talented pianist who could play and sing all kinds of music.

He was preceded in death by his father, Houston Cantrell; mother, Georgah Allison; son, Houston Byron Cantrell; brother-in-law, Edward Noga.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Lee Cantrell of Dalton, GA; sons, Rory Cantrell of Fort Oglethorpe, GA and Lee Cantrell of Dalton, GA; sister, Joan Noga of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Noah Cantrell, Isis Cantrell, and Astrid Cantrell; aunts and uncle, Betty and Spud Bingham and Patsy Ashe; special friend, Andrea Arnold; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from Anchor Holds Baptist Church. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 167.

The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Steve Houston Cantrell.