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Oliver Cartwright Obituary
ELIZABETH CITY - Oliver J. Cartwright, 87, of Elizabeth City, passed on to meet the Lord on March 3, 2016 from his home. He was born August 25, 1928 in Belvidere, NC to the late William Askew Cartwright and Elizabeth Annie Smith Cartwright. Oliver was married to Doris Baker, the love of his life for sixty seven years.
Oliver was a pillar of strength to his family, his congregation and his community, he was kind, honest, humble, soft spoken man always putting the well-being of others before his own needs. Mr. Cartwright devoted his life to Christ as a minister of the church. In 1956, he founded the Belvidere Church of Christ and served churches in five other states through his sixty year ministry. Oliver also worked at Belk for twenty years where many customers knew him as the "Suit Man". He was the top salesman for four years, winning the Belk Award of Excellence in 1994. He enjoyed coin collecting and gardening, and could often be found gardening in his suit in between making church calls.
In addition to his wife, Oliver is survived by three daughters, Charlotte Patterson and her husband Paul Fredette, JoAnn James and her husband Danny and Allie Cartwright; a son, Christopher Cartwright and his wife Gina Hughes. He was preceded in death by his son, William "Sparky" Cartwright who is survived by his wife Billy Jean. Oliver's extended family whom he loved dearly included eight grandchildren: Jason Perry, Winter Bobko, David & Amanda Patterson, Patrick & Kevin Butler, Jessica Schiferl, Chris Cartwright, Hayley James, Katrina Hughes, and Richard Daughtery; and ten great-grandchildren: Carissa, Leah, Kamryn & Samantha Bobko, Matthew & Brenna Perry, Logan & Summer Daughtery, Caleb Butler and Willow Hassell. Through the years the Cartwrights shared their home with many including their nephew, John Baker, who resides in the home.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 7, 2016 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at the Museum of the Albemarle. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Cartwright family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com .
As published in The Daily Advance
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Tom Bohrer
March 11, 2016
I remember Oliver flondly when he was the minister of the Paw Paw Church of Christ in West Virginia.
My sympathies are extended to JoAnn and Allie and the rest of the family. I remember Oliver as a kind gentle man and a great Christian.
Margaret Knowles
March 9, 2016
I worked with Mr Cartwright at Belk years ago. He was a very kind and sweet man. Always had a smile and kind word for everyone. He will be missed.
Leslie Patterson II
March 7, 2016
Mr. C was a great christian man that changed my life when he baptized me in January 1972. I was 22 years old. I still have his small new testament that he gave me after I was baptized. He was a great father-in-law for over 26 years and loved me through all the years that I knew him (47 years). He had a capacity to love others that is beyond compare. We had some wonderful talks and laughs throughout the years. He was a wonderful grandfather to David and Amanda, and he loved them very much. I know that he loved his great granddaughter Willow, and she loved him. I talked to David, and he wishes that he could be there. He loved his grandpa and will miss him greatly. He sends his love to all the family. The family will be in my prayers.
In Christian Love,
Leslie R. Patterson II (Uncle Leslie)
March 7, 2016
Mr.Oliver was one of God's special servants. He is with our Lord now, but we know his family and friends will miss him when very much. May God comfort each of you during this difficult time. Duke and Rita White
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