Rodney “Rod” Cartwright

Rodney “Rod” Cartwright 56, of Uhrichsville passed away Thursday, November 3^, 2022 in his home following a brief fight with cancer.  Born in Union Hospital in Dover, Rod was a son of the late David A Cartwright Sr and Mary E (Foster) Cartwright. Rod was a 1985 graduate of Conotton Valley High school and previously employed at Auto Zone in in Dover, Ohio. He was involved in the Twin City Little League for many years and coached both his boys and grandkids. Watching baseball and football or even cheer and softball were joys for Rod. His best friend, “Hosty” Kraig Host was an important person in his life. He coached peewee football and was always known as “Coach” or “Turtle’s Grandpa”. He drove the band truck for Claymont band when Cory was in band. He would help any way he could, but his passions were fishing, hunting and bonding with his kids and grandkids.

On February 2, 1996, Rod married Angie Martin and together they had two children, Cory Cartwright of the home and Torey (Virgil) Cartwright of Uhrichsville. Rod’s children, Shaun (Nikkea) Cartwright of Dennison, Brandon (Lauren) Cartwright of Uhrichsville and Ashley Cartwright of Canton. Rod was stepfather (but looked at them as his own) to Elizabeth (Travis) Austin of Mt. Hope and Lyle (Carol) Kaser III of South Carolina. In addition to his children, he leaves behind grandchildren, Paul “Turtle” Austin III, Brooke Austin, Tristan Turner, Shay Beach, Camron Cartwright, Aubrey Cartwright, Bentley Cartwright, Kaitlynn Nixon, Heidi Armstrong, Tommy Cartwright; granddaughters,  Cheyanne and Serenity Kaser, but Rod and Angie raised as their own.

In addition to his wife and children, Rod is survived by his siblings, Harold (Lynn) Cartwright of North Carolina, David Cartwright Jr of Tennessee, Perry (Jamie) Cartwright of Ohio, Cynthia (Fred) Dickson of Ohio, sisters-in-law, Tracey Campbell, Candy Knotts, Julie (Bill) Daugherty all of Ohio and Amy Tendziwiatr of Illinois; brother-in-law, Eric Murphy of West Virginia and John Head of Ohio; mother-in-law, Bonnie Lipps from Ohio; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Rod is preceded in death by a grandson, nephews, daughter that God named Abby and numerous aunts and uncles.

In keeping with Rod’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no service. A memorial dinner will be held at a future date at Park Christian Church for family and friends. Condolences and special memories of Rod can be shared with his family online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com (330)875-5770.