Gary Wayne Cartwright

Gary Wayne Cartwright obituary

Gary Wayne Cartwright

Gary Cartwright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elite Funeral Chapel - Kansas City on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Gary Wayne Cartwright, 72, passed away October 28, 2025 He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Earl T. Sr. and Geneva M. Cartwright on August 13, 1953. Gary is proceded in transition by his parents, brother Tommy and sisters Mary E, Lucy and Mary D.; his nephew Timmy, brother in law Earl Boutell and his first wife Sarah Cartwright. Gary was retired in 202 from Hantover but still worked one day a week at the golf course with Mike Hamilton. He enjoyed many hobbies such as working on cars, flying model R/C airplanes, playing guitar, fishing, bowling, playing pool (he could do some cool tricks). It was the love of golf that was his passion. He leaves to cherish his loving memories his daughters Lisa Marie Duncan and Deanna Lynn Lessenden, four grandchildren Jaxston Duncan, Maximus Pastirik, Kayla Lessenden, Skyler Lessenden; his sister Freda Boutell; nephew Donovan other relatives and many friends.

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