Deacon Arthur C. Cartwright, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend made his peaceful and triumphant transition to heaven on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Assuredly the angels now rejoice at his arrival.
Deacon Cartwright was born to the late Edith Cartwright in Brooklyn, New York on March 24, 1942. He attended New York Public Schools. He married the love of his life, Rosa Jane Fauntleroy on June 2, 1979. He was employed as a truck driver for over 20 years with Certified Leasing Corp., in Maryland. Later, he became a truck driver with Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) in, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk, Virginia where he retired after 26 years of service.
He now leaves to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy, his beloved wife of 45 years of marriage, Rosa Jane Cartwright of Norfolk, VA; eight children: Michelle Howard (Anthony) of California; Jeannetta West of Washington DC; Arthur West of Washington DC; Lolita Cuffee (Roy) of Norfolk, VA; Tracy Fauntleroy of Maryland, Sakeithia Taylor of Washington DC; Tameka Taylor of Washington DC; and Stephanie Brown (Jimmy) of Norfolk, VA; Three adopted daughters with love; Cherri Brown (William) of Chesapeake, VA; Anne Boddie of Washington DC; and Lakeshal Britt of Norfolk, VA; Four Sisters-in-law: Olean Williams of Durham, NC (Weldon [Deceased]); Bernice Moore of Norfolk, VA; Janette Saunders (Donald [Deceased]) of Virginia Beach, and Janet Armstrong of Virginia Beach, VA. Special Nieces and Nephew: Crystal McInnis of Chesapeake, VA; Roy McInnis (Doug) of California, and Jennifer Floyd (Willie) of Norfolk, VA. He also leaves to cherish his legacy of thirty-four grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. He leaves to cherish a special best friend, Mr. Lafayette Rainey (Mary) of Norfolk, VA.
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Machelle Parker says
January 25, 2025 at 3:11 pmMy sympathies and condolences to the Family of Arthur Cartwright…Arthur was a Great man that Loved God and his Family so much RIH ” KING ARTHUR “💙👑🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
Mr & Mrs Ronald Dozier says
January 27, 2025 at 9:58 pmWishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Our condolences.
Virginia Lee Marner-Sawyer says
January 30, 2025 at 4:13 pmMy sincere heartfelt condolences to the Family of our dear friend Deacon Arthur Cartwright, to Rosa and the family Arthur leaves a great legacy, this great man of faith was truly God’s Servant. Wishing you comfort, courage and strength to face the days ahead, always remember, God is always near. we love you, Virginia Marner-Sawyer, Clarence and Brenda Harrell, Families
Barbara Jenkins says
February 1, 2025 at 8:50 amTo Jane and the rest of the Cartwright family. Mr. Arthur has taken his throne amongst the angels. My prayers & Condolences are with you all as you celebrate the life and legacy of King Arthur. Remember all the wonderful moments and memories you all shared. He will forever be in the hearts of you all.
Take your rest now! Ride on King Arthur, ride on! 👑✝️
Love, Barbara Jenkins- family friend.(met everyone through my friend Janet).