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1925 - 2013
 Raymond Eugene Cartwright, 87, of Huntington, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville by Rev. David Cartwright. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. He was born May 7, 1925 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Oscar Clyde and Mildred Michael Cartwright. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Leland, Oscar and Victor Cartwright; sisters Melba Jean Cartwright and Lucille Hammond. During World War II he served in the Navy's Naval Construction Battalion "SeaBees" and participated in the battle of Iwo Jima. In 1947 he became a charter member of the Marine Corps League and served as Commandant for Detachment 340 in Huntington and Department Commandant for the state of WV. In 2003 he was Marine of the year for WV Marine Corps League. Most recently served as Judge Advocate for the League. Raymond was a charter member of "Military Order of the Devil Dogs" serving as Pound Keeper for Pound " 140 " in Huntington, Pack Leader for the state of WV, PPD and "Dog" of the year. He retired from the Chessie Railway Systems Safety Dept. in 1986. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Alice Mae Ferguson Cartwright; daughter Judy Walker of Cary NC; son and daughter-in law Marshall and Aimee of Clermont FL; sister Willie Ashworth of Prescott AZ. ; brother Jim Cartwright of Johnson City TN ; five grandchildren; Alica (David) Abbe of Wake Forest NC; Jason (Michele)Cartwright of Eleanor WV; Leigh Walker of Fort Mill SC; Wyatt (April) Cartwright of Clermont FL; Christopher (Tiffany) Walker of Leland NC. Also surviving ten great-grandchildren; Lauren, Hannah, Jackson, Emma and Haley Cartwright; Tyler and Sydney Abbe; Tristan, Xavier and Knox Walker; and several loving nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Midland Meadows Senior Living, St. Mary's Hospital, Hospice of Huntington, Dr. Tom Dannals and Beth Dannals; and a special thank you to Raymond's dear friend Dewey J. Turley. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Michael Baylous
mtbaylous@wvsp.state.wv.us
Thursday May 2, 2013 at
10:03 PM
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Dear family,
I just found out about Raymond's passing today. I am so sorry. Ove ther years, Raymond, Frank Ashworth, and DJ Turley have been like extra Grandfathers to me and my family. I loved Raymond so much and glad I was able to tell him so in the last phone convesation we had about a year ago. I look forward to the day when he and I are reunited on the "Streets of Gold." Semper Fi
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Deana Lightle
Monday March 11, 2013 at
3:08 PM
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The employees of Sulzer wish to extend their sympathy to the Cartwright family.
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Jack Dennis
cadillacjack49@hotmail.com
Monday March 11, 2013 at
2:48 PM
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Kindest regards and sympathy to Marshall and family.
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KEITH VANCE
keithvance@audits.sdcoxmail.com
Monday March 11, 2013 at
2:04 PM
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Sympathies from Keith, Cruz, Merari, Jefferson, Cynthia and Jonathan.
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Kathy Black
Monday March 11, 2013 at
12:50 PM
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To Amy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear the news about Raymond, my heart is to sad to attend the viewing. But i will still be thinking of you all.He and Alice had always said i was like family and that meant alot to me. I cannot express how much i will miss him. Please let me know if there is anything i can do.
Love,
Kathy
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George O. Gill
Monday March 11, 2013 at
11:42 AM
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I am so sorry to hear about Raymond. I really enjoyed working on Marine Corps League stuff with him and just talking about the Marine Corps.
Semper Fi Ray!
George O. Gill
Cpl. Walter L. Mann
Detachment 1065
Marine Corps League
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Wayne Dicken
Sunday March 10, 2013 at
10:27 PM
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My deepest condolenses to the Cartwright family. Mr. Cartwright's legacy will live on through his family and through those who have had the pleasure to know him and the wonderful example he set for us all.
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Shelby Harbour
Sunday March 10, 2013 at
4:57 PM
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Dear Mrs. Cartwright, Marashssl, Aimee, and rest of family. I guedd it is a shame that after all these years the only contact we have is at someone's passing, but that seems to be the way it is now. I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Cartwright's passing. I wish I could be there for upi , but current schedule will not allow that. Please rest assured that I will be praying for all of you during this difficult time.
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Commandant Rick Shank Det. #340
Sunday March 10, 2013 at
3:33 PM
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With deepest sympathy for your loss. Semper Fi.
Huntington Detachment #340
Marine Corps League
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Marilyn & Steve Abbe
Sunday March 10, 2013 at
3:04 PM
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Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family on the passing of Raymond Cartwright. May he rest in eternal peace.
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Terry Bradigan
terryjr66@tampabay.rr.com
Sunday March 10, 2013 at
1:53 PM
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I will always remember Ray as the quiet, calm, reserved professional. Because of Ray, the railroad was a better place to work. Terry Bradigan
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Kim & Jerry Myers
Sunday March 10, 2013 at
8:32 AM
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Our sincere condolences go out to all of the Cartwright family.
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Karen Gold
Sunday March 10, 2013 at
8:26 AM
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I was so sorry to hear of Mr.Cartwright's death. He was such a pleasant and funny gentleman. I enjoyed talking to him at Midland Meadows.
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Connie Chaney
Sunday March 10, 2013 at
7:25 AM
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I am so sorry to see the R.E. has passed away. He was obviously a wonderful man. I am thinking of you all.
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