The Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge announces funeral services announces the death of Mr. Chester Lee Cantrell, age 84, of Blue Ridge, GA who passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in the Murray Medical Center in Chatsworth, GA. Mr. Cantrell was born in Fannin County, GA on February 6, 1926 to the late Charlie Cantrell and Ila Earley Cantrell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Allen Cantrell. He is survived by two sons, Michael Lee Cantrell and Arnold John Cantrell, both of Blue Ridge; two daughters, Pamela Diane Cantrell of Jasper, GA and Kathy Belinda Cruse of Blue Ridge; sister, Gertie Clington of Dayton, TN; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Roger Burgess officiating. Interment will follow in Damascus Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. .