Services for James Edward Cartwright, affectionately known as “Popeye”, 74, of Thackerville were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 5 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, Texas with Don Rogers officiating. Interment followed in the Valley View Cemetery, Valley View, Texas.
Born January 23, 1944, at Rubottom, the son of John Elzie and Lois Louise Eakins Cartwright, he died Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Thackerville.
The family moved to North Texas and he graduated from Valley View High School in 1962. On December 18, 1965, James joined into marriage with Carylene Smith in Gainesville. Together, they were members of the Moss Lake Community for 25 years. During that time, Mr. Cartwright served as Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department. He was able to raise the funds necessary to build current fire department facilities. Mr. Cartwright served honorably in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was a machinist by trade and retired from Alan Ritchey. Mr. Cartwright enjoyed travelling, dirt track racing, bowling, fishing, and quilting with his wife. In most recent years, he enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s many activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Peggy Andrews; and brothers, Frank Cartwright and Jimmy Cartwright.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years, Carylene Cartwright of Thackerville; daughters, Cynthia Munoz and husband Joe of Collinsville, Texas, Sarah Cuellar and husband James of Thackerville, and Amy Trammell and husband Barry of Woodway, Texas; son, Shawn Cartwright and wife Lindsey of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Gabriella Munoz, Katerina Munoz, Ezekiel Munoz, Steven Cuellar, Cameron Trammell and wife Stephanie, Cole Cartwright, and Weis Cartwright; great-grandson, Tommy Trammell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers were Shawn Cartwright, Josh Goldsmith, Teddy Goldsmith, Jimmy Mosman, Gene Baugh, and Richard Roper.
Memorial contributions can be made to Moss Lake Texas Volunteer Fire Department or the American Cancer Society.
Online guest book: geojcarroll.com
This obituary included a picture of Mr. Cartwright.