Charles Cartwright obituary: Charles Cartwright's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Charles Norbert David Cartwright
1982 - 2019

Obituary photo of Charles Cartwright, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Charles Cartwright, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Charles Norbert David Cartwright
1982 - 2019

Charles Norbert David "Charlie" Cartwright, beloved son of Charles J. and Mary Cartwright, was born on May 30, 1982, and left this earth on June 20, 2019. Charlie was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 2000, after which he attended Jefferson Community Technical College studying automotive science.
Charlie’s passion was the outdoors. He was an excellent kayaker and disc golfer, and he loved photographing nature and collecting unusual rocks and fossils to display on his front porch. Charlie was the consummate animal lover and they all loved him back. He was always willing to help his many friends as he was very generous and caring. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Charlie was preceded in death by his grandparents Leona Cartwright and Richard and Kay Reimers, and his uncle David Reimers.

Along with his parents, Charlie is survived by his sister, Davie Smeltekop (Chris) and half-sister Jennifer McCall Kuhl (Troy); and aunts, Kathy Hotz (husband John and children Jennifer and J.J.) of Mequon, Wisconsin and Sharon Downing (sons Tim (Stacy) of Chicago, IL and Mike (Jessica) of Niles, MI) of South Bend, Indiana; and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of Charlie's life will be 5 to 8 pm on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Parklands of Floyds Fork, Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion, 10702 Broad Run Parkway, Louisville, KY 40291. Directions are below.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Charlie’s memory can do so to The Parklands of Floyds Fork (online: theparklands.org) or c/o 21st Century Parks, 471 W. Main St., Ste. 202, Louisville, KY 40202, or to the charity of your choice.

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Directions to WOODLAND PAVILION (10702 Broad Run Parkway, Louisville, KY 40291).

DIRECTIONS FROM I-65 TO WOODLAND PAVILION BARDSTOWN RD ENTRANCE
• Take I-65 to Exit 125 (I-265 Gene Snyder Freeway East)
• Follow I-265 East to Exit 17 (Bardstown Road)
• Turn South onto Bardstown Road and follow for approximately 4 miles (look for park
entrance on your left
• Turn left into Broad Run Park and onto Broad Run Parkway
• Follow Broad Run Parkway and signs past Cliffside Center to the Woodland Pavilion
• Pavilion and parking will be on your left.

DIRECTIONS FROM I-64 TO WOODLAND PAVILION BARDSTOWN RD ENTRANCE
• Take I-64 to Exit 19A (I-265 Gene Snyder Freeway South)
• Follow I-265 South to Exit 17 (Bardstown Road)
• Turn South onto Bardstown Road and follow for approximately 4 miles (look for park
entrance on your left
• Turn left into Broad Run Park and onto Broad Run Parkway
• Follow Broad Run Parkway and signs past Cliffside Center to the Woodland Pavilion
• Pavilion and parking will be on your left.
Charles Norbert David "Charlie" Cartwright, beloved son of Charles J. and Mary Cartwright, was born on May 30, 1982, and left this earth on June 20, 2019. Charlie was a graduate of Trinity High School, class of 2000, after which he attended Jefferson Community Technical College studying automotive science.
Charlie’s passion was the outdoors. He was an excellent kayaker and disc golfer, and he loved photographing nature and collecting unusual rocks and fossils to display on his front porch. Charlie was the consummate animal lover and they all loved him back. He was always willing to help his many friends as he was very generous and caring. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Charlie was preceded in death by his grandparents Leona Cartwright and Richard and Kay Reimers, and his uncle David Reimers.

Along with his parents, Charlie is survived by his sister, Davie Smeltekop (Chris) and half-sister Jennifer McCall Kuhl (Troy); and aunts, Kathy Hotz (husband John and children Jennifer and J.J.) of Mequon, Wisconsin and Sharon Downing (sons Tim (Stacy) of Chicago, IL and Mike (Jessica) of Niles, MI) of South Bend, Indiana; and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of Charlie's life will be 5 to 8 pm on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Parklands of Floyds Fork, Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion, 10702 Broad Run Parkway, Louisville, KY 40291. Directions are below.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Charlie’s memory can do so to The Parklands of Floyds Fork (online: theparklands.org) or c/o 21st Century Parks, 471 W. Main St., Ste. 202, Louisville, KY 40202, or to the charity of your choice.

To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" button.

Directions to WOODLAND PAVILION (10702 Broad Run Parkway, Louisville, KY 40291).

DIRECTIONS FROM I-65 TO WOODLAND PAVILION BARDSTOWN RD ENTRANCE
• Take I-65 to Exit 125 (I-265 Gene Snyder Freeway East)
• Follow I-265 East to Exit 17 (Bardstown Road)
• Turn South onto Bardstown Road and follow for approximately 4 miles (look for park
entrance on your left
• Turn left into Broad Run Park and onto Broad Run Parkway
• Follow Broad Run Parkway and signs past Cliffside Center to the Woodland Pavilion
• Pavilion and parking will be on your left.

DIRECTIONS FROM I-64 TO WOODLAND PAVILION BARDSTOWN RD ENTRANCE
• Take I-64 to Exit 19A (I-265 Gene Snyder Freeway South)
• Follow I-265 South to Exit 17 (Bardstown Road)
• Turn South onto Bardstown Road and follow for approximately 4 miles (look for park
entrance on your left
• Turn left into Broad Run Park and onto Broad Run Parkway
• Follow Broad Run Parkway and signs past Cliffside Center to the Woodland Pavilion
• Pavilion and parking will be on your left.

Services & Gatherings

Gathering to Celebrate Charlie's Life

Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Celebration of Charlie's Life

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

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