Background
Cantrell, John Frederick was born on October 8, 1919 in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. Son of Fred Houston and Maggie (Belote) Cantrell.
Cantrell, John Frederick was born on October 8, 1919 in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. Son of Fred Houston and Maggie (Belote) Cantrell.
Bachelor, Oklahoma School Accountacy, 1940. Postgraduate in engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1981.
Accountant, Warner and Godfrey, Tulsa, 1938-1952; accountant, Cantrell and Hamill, Tulsa, 1952-1955; owner, Ford and Mercury Agency, Philadelphia, 1955-1957; owner, Ford and Mercury Agency, Bonham, Texas, 1957-1960; secretary-treasurer, Goodner Van Company, Tulsa, 1961-1966; treasurer, Tulsa County, Tulsa, since 1967.
First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1941-1946. Member Government Finance Officers Association, Oklahoma County Treasurer Association (president 1972), Oklahoma County Officers Association (president 1985), International Association Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurer's, Republican Men's Club (president), Jesters Club, Tulsa Men's Club, Cedar Ridge Country Club, Cherokee Yacht Club, Arrowhead Yacht Club, Shriners.
Married Mary Ruth Cantrell, May 15, 1943 (deceased 1988). Children: John F. Junior, Margaret Sue, Mary Louise. Married Mary Frances Cantrell, October 8, 1991.