Rodney Cantrell, Respected Eastern Kentucky EMS Instructor And Veteran, Remembered After Passing At 64
The emergency medical community in Eastern Kentucky is mourning Rodney Cantrell, a respected EMS instructor, veteran, mentor, and friend who passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2026, at age 64.
Cantrell served Morgan County and communities across Kentucky through decades of EMS education, certification courses, and practical classroom guidance.
Former students and colleagues remembered Cantrell for teaching real-world skills, compassion, confidence, and readiness to future first responders.
Even after retiring in August 2025, Cantrell’s influence continued through medics, nurses, and emergency responders who carried those lessons into their own work.
Family members are expected to announce funeral arrangements and celebration of life details at a later time.
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