Terry L. Cartwright, 68, of Fruitdale, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Yellow Pine on March 12, 1952 to Chess and Nancy Cartwright. A family man, he also enjoyed spending time fishing, mowing grass and mechanic work. He was a retired truck driver who used the CB handle “Easy Money.”
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry Cartwright, Rollon Cartwright, Roy Cartwright; two infant sisters, three infant brothers and brother-in-law, Bud Dunn
He is survived by his children, Howard Cartwright, Victor (Jodi) Rudd, Teresa (Donnell) Cooper, Trisha (C.J,) Guy; grandchildren, Carla Reed, Havannah McIlwain, Jeremiah Davis, Michael Rudd, Aaron Rudd, Brandon Cartwright, Hannah Cartwright, Destiny Stringer, Breanna Cartwright, Jacob Wheeler; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Diane Dunn, Linda Cartwright; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Cartwright, Faye Cartwright and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Frutidale Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Frank Thornton officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Lathan Funeral Home in Chatom and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Interment will follow the service at Yellow Pine Cemetery in Fruitdale with Lathan Funeral Home directing.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Cartwright, Justin Cullifer, Jerry Dunn, Victor Rudd, Jacob Wheeler and Jeremy Wheeler.
Honorary pallbearers will be Barney Lee Deese and Jeff Sims.
Condolences may be offered at www.lathanfuneralhome.com.