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Fred Virgil Cartwright
Fred Virgil Cartwright
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Fred Cartwright Obituary
He was born in Johnson City on Oct. 8, 1927, the son of the late Marie and Howard Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright was a graduate of ETSU with a degree in engineering and served in the U.S. Navy. He retired after 32 years from Raytheon in Piney Flats, Tenn., as a plant manager. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Most recently, Mr. Cartwright entertained his family and friends at open reception to honor his 80th birthday and his grandson, Chris's, 28th birthday.
Mr. Cartwright was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Margaret Geiger, and son, David Carmack.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Dollie Sopigoti Cartwright of Bristol Tennessee; sons, John Frederick Cartwright Sr. and wife Melanie and Ronald James Carmack and wife Dorothy, all of Bristol Tennessee; grandchildren, John Frederick Cartwright Jr. and wife Anita of Bristol Tennessee, Christopher Warren Cartwright of Bristol Tennessee, Jessica Cartwright Tankersley and husband Brian of Jonesborough, Tenn., and Tausha Marie Carmack of Nashville, Tenn; great-grandchildren, Caden Tyde and John Forrest; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe-d DowlingSoka officiating. Entombment will follow at Glenwood Mausoleum, with military rites by Tennessee Army National Guard Honors.
Pallbearers will be John F. Cartwright Jr., Christopher W. Cartwright, Brian Tankersely, William C. Musick, Calvin Jones, Mickey Raines and Martin Geiger III. Honorary pallbearers will be John Thomas Carroll III, Pete Mitrushi, Joe Crockett, Charlie Smith, Don Adams, Bill Grindstaff, Jim Carty, Floyd Martz and Raytheon employees.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Medothist Church, 322 Vance Drive, Bristol, TN 37620; or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mr. Cartwright.
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DwightandTexas Ison
November 13, 2007
John and Melanie-It was sad to learn of Fred's passing. We know it will leave a great void-but good memories will help to fill it. God Bless
Gilda & Ernie Stanley
November 12, 2007
Worked with Fred many years at Raytheon. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Patricia & Lonnie Atkins
November 10, 2007
John and Melanie: So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. May you find comfort in the many memories you have and may God wrap his arms around you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Don Ramsey
November 10, 2007
It was my privledge to both work with Fred and to have him as a student taking flying lessons from me, he was always polite and a real gentleman , best wishes to his famiily and friends
RALPH STOPHEL
November 10, 2007
SORRY TO HEAR OF FRED'S PASSING. I WORKED WITH FRED AT RAYTHEON IN THE EARLY 60'S. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN THIS LOSS.
Michael/Barbara Akers
November 9, 2007
Ron and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the many memories.
Sincerest Sympathy,
Michael & Barbara Akers
Jim/Betty Cline
November 9, 2007
Ron
We're very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You will be in our prayers.
Twig and Robin Townsend
November 9, 2007
John,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, Fred. You and your family will be remembered in our prayers.
November 9, 2007
John, Anita, & Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort at this time and in the coming days.
Love,
Earl & Helen Hicks
Bart, Gina & Adam Henley
William McCormick
November 9, 2007
Top,
I'm so sorry for your loss, but remember: he got to see his son CSM of a Cavalry Sqdn, and his Grandson's veterans. Bless you, Top, Jr., and Chris. Prayers for you & yours.
Barbara Shell
November 9, 2007
Barbara Shell, Piney Flats, TN
Bill and Lois Hagy
November 9, 2007
Dolly,John,and Melanie, so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
Sharon Snow
November 9, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Snows
Larry, Sharon, Tyler, Nathan, and Alyssa
Cathy Wohlford-Jones
November 9, 2007
Cartwright Family:
I am truely sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Terri McCormick
November 9, 2007
Top, Melanie, and your entire family, please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Bob & Karen Billington
November 9, 2007
Cartwright family, so sorry to read of the loss of Fred. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
November 9, 2007
Your family is in our prayers. My God Bless you through this time.
Allen Kelly and Allie Abbott
Pete and Peggy Mitrushi
November 9, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Dotty Royston
November 9, 2007
Dollie, you may not remember me, Dotty Jean Turner Royston, from our childhood and from our attending First Presbyterian Church, but I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you truly feel the Lord's presence in a very real and special way in the days that lie ahead. Read Psalm 116:15
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