Jared Wayne Cantrell

Jared Wayne Cantrell, 40, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born Nov. 30, 1984, in Aurora, the son of Mitch Wayne and Alonda Sue (Logan) Cantrell.
He was a 2003 graduate of Aurora High School in Aurora and received his associate’s degree from Columbia College. He was a teacher and soccer coach. He loved sports and live music events and enjoyed going to see Sporting Kansas City play regularly. He was deeply compassionate, incredibly thoughtful, and beloved by all who met him.
On May 4, 2020, he married Sara Elizabeth Glassco, in Nixa.
He is survived by his wife, Sara; his father, Mitch Cantrell, of Marionville; stepdaughter, Chloe; brother, Kevin Cantrell, of Marionville; sister, Jodi Cantrell of Webb City; nephew, Arjay; his maternal grandmother, Darlene Logan, of Miller; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alonda, and maternal grandfather, Bryson Logan.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic, with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made payable to The Kitchen, Inc, 730 N. Glenstone Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65802, or Rescue One of Springfield, 2000 S. Stewart Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65804.
Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.