Cantrell- Davison reunion held at Timeless Timber Lodge
The annual Cantrell- Davidson reunion for descendants of Waddie Thomas Cantrell and Lillian Davidson Cantrell was held recently at the Timeless Timber Lodge in Tallapoosa, Ga.
Those attending gathered around 11 a.m. and enjoyed fellowship, reminiscing and good food. An estimated 38 family members were present. Some were out of out of town on vacations, mission trips and due to illness.
The group met in front of the fireplace for a family photo, which was followed with a prayer by Sam White. He shared a selection of bible verses that related to the family tree.
Sam and Janice recognized Estelle Cantrell Clinton and Joe Cantrell as the oldest present. The newest family member was Anthony Cash Bowling, age 3 months, from Tennessee. He is the grandson of Lynette Rogers.
Chris, Sierra and Colt Cantrell were recognized as making the longest trip to attend. They are members of the Joe Cantrell family and came from Scottsdale, Arizona.
Jaxon Long drew names for door prizes that were donated by Janice and Darlene. During games, some family members enjoyed sitting in rocking chairs on the front porch.
Out of town family members were Sandy and Chris New, Douglasville, Ga., Lynette Rogers, Copperhill, Tenn., Paulette and Dempsey Long, Carrollton, Ga., Craig, Angie, Jaxson and Braeden Long, Bremen, Ga., Porter Cantrell and Bonnie Kelly, Nashville, Tenn., Chris, Sierra and Cort Cantrell, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Attending from Cedartown were: Amber and Henslee Carter, Chandra and Scott Graham, Joe Cantrell, Estelle Cantrell Clinton, Joey Cantrell, Todd and Beth White, Makenzy Youngblood, Chad Youngblood, Brandon Brame and Halee Blackmon, Taylor Youngblood, Sammy and Janice White, Brooklyn Brame and Drew Mattox, Barry Clinton, Greg Rowell, Judon and Brenda Baldwin, Bernice Cantrell Mitchell, Darlene and Gary Smoak.