of Scotland, AR
June 9, 1949 - October 5, 2021
Geoffrey William Canten, SR. 72, left this life, his family and friends, to join the Lord, on October 5, 2021. He was a Marine (Lance Corporal) veteran. Geoffrey received a purple heart and an Expert Rifleman's award while in the Marines. He worked as a dirt construction foreman for Lindsey Construction and self-employed until he became disabled. Geoffrey was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Hoskins) Canten, father, Howard W. Canten, sister, Andrea Hall and brother, Greg Canten.
Left to cherish Geoffrey's memory are his wife, Linda (Burgin) Canten, son, Geoffrey William Canten, JR. and wife Sonja, daughter, Shelly Davis and husband, Kevin, grandchildren; Cortney Wolfe and husband, David, Dalton Webber, Garet Davis and wife, Lauren, great-grandchildren; Gavin Files, Victoria Green and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
We will miss you! He had no peace on earth, may God bless your soul in your new life with everything you wanted to do and with no more pain and sorrow. Geoffrey's favorite saying was (Tootle Lou) I'll See You When I See You.
A private graveside service will be at Liberty Springs Cemetery in Scotland, Arkansas.
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Melissa Ball
Monday, October 11, 2021
Mr Canten, you will surely be missed, even though you were a “hot messâ€. Thank you for your service to our country. Much love to Linda, Geoffrey, and Shelly!
Chastity LeMarr
Thursday, October 7, 2021
I'm sorry for your loss. I was around Big Geoff only for a short time but during that time he was always so good to me. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Kimberly Nicholson
Thursday, October 7, 2021
My prayers and condolences are with you all. Such a great man. My heart goes out to you Groff, Shelly and Linda , great memories
Melissa Gandy Hight
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Linda and family,
Geoff was one of a kind. He will be missed. My memory of him was his laugh. My prayers are with you all.
Love,
Melissa.
sherril Lindsey
Thursday, October 7, 2021
We loved Geoff as well as his family. He was greatly missed when his health required him to leave our employment. Geoff was a fine man and friend.
Sammy & Cheryl Hartwick
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Sorry for your loss. I will never forget the times I got to spend time with him! He was a awesome guy!
Leroy and Joyce Harrington
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Geoff was a great man and a great friend to us. He will be missed by all. Prayers for the family.
Mark Lindsey
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
One of the Finest Men I ever knew, longtime friend of my family. Praying for Linda, Geoff Jr and Shelly.
Darrell Wiley
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Sorry for your lost praying for your family
Ricky (Tadpole) Harrington
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family. We all loved Geoff and you all as well. He will be missed by many.
Galen Fisher
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Love you all and prayers.
Rebecca Milburn Neitch
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
I'm so very sorry for yals loss. Big Geoff was a good Ole pop who always treated me well and always seemed happy to see me. He made me feel special. I sure will miss him. I love you, Momma Linda, Geoff and Shelly. I'm praying for you and wish I could be there to hug you. Know my heart is with you and it is hurting for you. Love yal, Becky
Saundra Roberts
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
I will always love and cherish all the memories of Geoff being here with my Dad after work. He was a great friend, an amazing man and we will always love and miss him.
Mom and I are keeping yall in our hearts and prayers and we love yall very much.
Truly
Saundra and Ruby Roberts
Jennifer Fulmer
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Sure am gonna miss this big guy and his laughter. Geoff always made me feel as if he was glad to see me and I was so impressed that he could remember EVERYBODY and EVERYTHING. Glad he is no longer in pain. Tootle Lou....
Bob and Marcia patterson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Sorry for your loss he was a very good friend and prayers for the family