Thomas Westley Cartwright

Son of Clara Mae Cartwright and Charles Clark passed away after a long-time battle with illnesses. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, mother, father, and bonus father (Robert Powell), sister (Rena Cartwright).

After enlisting to the Army branch of the military, Thomas moved to Lexington, KY. After Thomas and his fellow 173rd Assault Helicopter Company known as the “Robinhoods” volunteered for 2 tours in Vietnam while mastering munition, maintenance, and mayhem. He retired several years later to adventure into construction with Labors Union, which allowed him to help build downtown Lexington. Eventually Thomas did 20 years of cross-country truck driving with companies such as PPG, TSL and JB Hunt. In 2014, Thomas retired to enjoy spending time with family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his life, a long-time companion: (Patricia Sidney), devoted daughters: Pauletta (Anthony) Clay, Leakeshia and Keera Sidney and Tiffany Curd, sons: Jaleen and Willie Watson and a host of children he had claimed as his; 2 grandsons: Darrius and TeKari Clay; siblings: Robert, Antonio (Ora) Cartwright, Jessie Powell Sr., Charles and Rickie Clark, Jacqueline (Tommy) Morrell, Selena (Philip) Tate, Iris Cartwright and Beatrice Clark; 5 aunts, 1 Uncle, a host of nieces and nephews and a special friend and partner in crime, Jerry Bailey.

Thomas Cartwright never met a stranger and always wanted to make you smile no matter how he may have been feeling.