Robert A. Cantrell, Jr.

Robert A. “Bo” Cantrell, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time (2:00 PM) on Monday, October 14, 2019, Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury. Interment will follow at Cresson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the National Ranching Heritage Association or to the First Presbyterian Church of Crowley, Texas or to the charity of your choice.

Robert was born on December 28, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas to Robert and Jane Cantrell. When he was 13 years old, he went to work at the old Fort Worth Stockyards. He became a cattle buyer for Swift and Company in the early 50’s and worked for Estes Packing Company in the 60’s. He was a full time rancher for the last 49 years and was a member of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for nearly 60 years.
Robert was an Honorary Vice President of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. He bred quarter horses, which he loved and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.
Robert married Patsy Luther on December 3, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas. He cherished time spent with his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing with them. He was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Crowley for many years.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 65 years: Patsy Cantrell, sons: Robert Cantrell III and wife Denise, and John Cantrell and wife Andra, and granddaughters: Andrea Cantrell and Ali Jahn Cantrell.