of Bauxite, AR
February 1, 1943 - March 11, 2014
Leonard Floyd ''Hoss'' Cartwright, 71, of Bauxite passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Little Rock. He was born February 1, 1943 in Dermott, AR to the late Leonard and Edna Ray (McDowell) Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright was a member of West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church and had worked for Alcoa as a miner.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Hamilton) Cartwright.
Survivors include two daughters, Kelley Brown (Roger) of Little Rock and Cindy Langley (Michael) of Benton; three grandchildren, Cory Combs (Adam), Riley Neal (Garrett), and Josh Langley, four great grandchildren, Sam and Aubrey Combs and Ayden and Avery Neal, other relatives, and many friends.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander with Bro. Melvin Burris officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening March 13th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church, 5701 Hwy. 183, Bauxite, AR 72011.
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12 Condolence(s)
Tim Parsons
Friday, March 21, 2014
Kelly,
I am so sorry to hear of your Daddy's passing. Parents are so hard to let go. Heard many a story from my Dad about their adventures out at Alcoa. I suppose that will always be in my memory. So sorry.
Tim
Robin Pelton
Friday, March 14, 2014
Cindy,
So sorry to hear about your dad. You, Michael and Josh are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Holland
Friday, March 14, 2014
So sorry to hear about your dad. Floyd was a friend .You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cliff Sheridan
Thursday, March 13, 2014
I am sorry to hear of his passing. I was privileged to have had him as a teacher at a young age with the Royal Rangers. This is something I will never forget.
Cathy Smart Fletcher
Thursday, March 13, 2014
So sorry to hear you lost your dad but so thankful to know he is back together with your mom & we will all see them again really soon!!! Praise God for his promises!!! We have so many wonderful memories of our families together at the ball park & lake!! Mr Hoss was such a sweet sweet man!!! Please know that we are all thinking about you and sending you our love & prayers!!!
The Larry Smart Family
Larry, Cathy, Tony, TJ, David & Caryn
Ellen Graves
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Kelly and Roger, tho I never met your dad , He must have been a wonderful man to have a daughter and son in law as great as you two are.. I came to love u both during Josh passing and Marylee & Carl is always saying great things about you and her running partner . I know this will leave a big void in your lives .However we can take GREAT CONFORT in knowing he is with JESUS
Carl & Mary Lee McKenzie
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Dear Roger & Kelley,
So sorry for the loss of your dad, but thanks to our precious Savior, the separation is only temporary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With love,
Carl & Mary Lee
Mark & Debbie Weiss
Thursday, March 13, 2014
We went to church with Mr. Cartwright. He was a quiet and gente man who was always very kind to us. He will be missed by our church family. Your family is in our prayers.
Eric Evans
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Big Hoss, your body is at rest, but your soul has now went home to be with Margaret. My prayers for the ones you leave behind, and your memories cherished. Rest now Big Hoss and say hello to Margaret.
Shannon and David Williams
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Rita Jackson
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers are with you'all.
Audrey & Rickey Beggs
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Dear Kelley and Cindy
Rickey and I so sorry to hear of our dear friend's passing. We loved Hoss so very much. We both cherish the memories we have of him during the times we each worked with him at Alcoa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
love, Audrey & Rickey Beggs