84R9059 KSM-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 705
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Throckmorton County lost an admired
community leader with the passing of Wilton Ernest Cantrell of
Elbert on January 26, 2015, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Wilton Cantrell was born in Hog Creek on September
10, 1942, to Raymond and Emma Cantrell; he served with the United
States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and after returning
to civilian life made his living as a farmer and rancher in Elbert;
he was elected county commissioner of Precinct 4 in Throckmorton
County; and
WHEREAS, The father of two children, Christopher and Kaylee,
Mr. Cantrell later welcomed into his family two grandchildren,
Taylor and Ace; and
WHEREAS, Wilton Cantrell served his country and his community
with great dedication, and he is deeply missed by all those who had
the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Wilton Ernest
Cantrell and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
to his daughter, Kaylee Cadotte, and her husband, Andrew; to his
grandchildren, Taylor and Ace Cadotte; to his sister-in-law, Leona
Hickam; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Wilton
Ernest Cantrell.