Cartwright, Ernest

  • Friday, June 11, 2021
Ernest Cartwright
Ernest Cartwright

Ernest Cartwright, 68, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the Hospice Care Center.  

He was a 1970 graduate of Howard High School and continued his education at Chattanooga State Community College. 

He was preceded in death by his sons, Willie Cartwright, Jr. and Dennis Cartwright; and father, Willie Cartwright. 

Survivors include his sons, Anthony Cartwright of Savannah, GA and Dewayne Cartwright of Memphis, TN; four grandchildren; mother, Christine Cartwright of Decatur, AL; brothers, Michael Cartwright, Kelvin (Brenda) Cartwright, and Rodney (Terrie) Cartwright; sisters, Linda (Claude) Nix, Margaret Williams, Sherry Cartwright, and Karen Jackson, all of Chattanooga; aunt, Betty Cartwright of Tanner, AL; friend, Clairetta Hayes of Chattanooga; a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. 

Ernest will lie in state on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. 

Funeral services will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Robert Jones as the eulogist. 

Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

 

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