W. Wright Obituary William O. "Sparky" Cartwright March 23, 1957 － April 17, 2013 Franklin － William O. "Sparky" Cartwright, 56, passed away suddenly April 17, 2013. "Sparky" was born in Elizabeth City, NC, and was a member of Belvidere-Ryland Church of Christ in Tyner, NC and a retired mechanic of Ashland/Hercules. He attended the University of Arkansas and was a proud member (drummer) of the Razorback Marching Band. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jean Galtress Cartwright; his parents, Oliver J. and Doris Baker Cartwright; a daughter, Winter Suzanne Bobko of Franklin; two sons, William Richard Daughtry and his wife, Barbara, of Windsor and William Christopher Cartwright of Franklin; three sisters, Charlotte C. Patterson and her husband, Paul, Joann C. James and her husband, Danny, and Allie L Cartwright all of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother, Christopher Wayne Cartwright and his wife, Gina of Virginia Beach and six grandchildren, Carissa Bobko, Leah Bobko, Kamryn Bobko, Samantha Bobko, Logan Daughtry, and Summer Daughtry. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, April 20, at Wright Funeral Home with the Pastor Homer Styons and Pastor Stephen Colclasure officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2068141 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/w-wright-obituary?id=36576650 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: William O. "Sparky" Cartwright, 56, passed away on 17 April 2013. Born in Elizabeth City, NC, he was a retired mechanic and former drummer in the University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band. He was survived by his wife, parents, three children, three sisters, one brother, and six grandchildren. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A funeral service was held at 2 pm on 20 April 2013 at Wright Funeral Home. Pastor Homer Styons and Pastor Stephen Colclasure officiated. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. ### The Edited Obituary W. Wright Obituary William O. "Sparky" Cartwright 23 March 1957 17 April 2013 Franklin William O. "Sparky" Cartwright, 56, passed away suddenly 17 April 2013. "Sparky" was born in Elizabeth City, NC, and was a member of Belvidere Ryland Church of Christ in Tyner, NC and a retired mechanic of Ashland/Hercules. He attended the University of Arkansas and was a proud member (drummer) of the Razorback Marching Band. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jean Galtress Cartwright; his parents, Oliver J. and Doris Baker Cartwright; a daughter, Winter Suzanne Bobko of Franklin; two sons, William Richard Daughtry and his wife, Barbara, of Windsor and William Christopher Cartwright of Franklin; three sisters, Charlotte C. Patterson and her husband, Paul, Joann C. James and her husband, Danny, and Allie L Cartwright all of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother, Christopher Wayne Cartwright and his wife, Gina of Virginia Beach and six grandchildren, Carissa Bobko, Leah Bobko, Kamryn Bobko, Samantha Bobko, Logan Daughtry, and Summer Daughtry. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm, 20 April, at Wright Funeral Home with the Pastor Homer Styons and Pastor Stephen Colclasure officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William O. Sparky Cartwright | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 56 | | Birth | 23 March 1957; Elizabeth City, NC | | Death | 17 April 2013; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------------|----------------|------------------------| | William O. Sparky Cartwright | Decedent | Franklin | | Billie Jean Galtress Cartwright | Spouse | Unknown | | Oliver J. Cartwright | Parent | Unknown | | Doris Baker Cartwright | Parent | Unknown | | Winter Suzanne Bobko | Child | Franklin | | William Richard Daughtry | Child | Windsor | | William Christopher Cartwright | Child | Franklin | | Charlotte C. Patterson | Sibling | Elizabeth City, NC | | Joann C. James | Sibling | Elizabeth City, NC | | Allie L Cartwright | Sibling | Elizabeth City, NC | | Christopher Wayne Cartwright | Sibling | Virginia Beach | | Carissa Bobko | Grandchild | Unknown | | Leah Bobko | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kamryn Bobko | Grandchild | Unknown | | Samantha Bobko | Grandchild | Unknown | | Logan Daughtry | Grandchild | Unknown | | Summer Daughtry | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Member of Belvidere Ryland Church of Christ in Tyner, NC 2. Retired mechanic of Ashland/Hercules 3. Attended the University of Arkansas 4. Proud member (drummer) of the Razorback Marching Band