1951
Albert
2016
Albert Cardwell, Jr
May 27, 1951 — September 2, 2016
Albert Lee Cardwell, Jr., 65 years of age, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Carolinas HealthCare System Main in Charlotte.
Al was born May 27, 1951 in High Point to the late Albert Lee Cardwell, Sr. and Ruby Lee Twiddy Cardwell. He was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Carolyn Cardwell.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Brad Lynch, will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Mount Tabor Community Church, 1269 Mount Tabor Church Rd., Asheboro. He will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service. The burial will follow at the Mount Tabor Community Church Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Randolph County DAV. At other times, the family will be gathering at the home.
In addition to his mother, Ruby Cardwell of Asheboro, he is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Kathy Louise Kinney Cardwell of the home; son, Daron Cardwell and wife Krissy of Albemarle; three grandchildren, Cole, Owen, Lainey Cardwell, all of Albemarle; sisters, Barbara Carper of Ramseur, Debbie Jordan and husband Larry of Denton, Nancy Cockerham of Asheboro, and Janice Cardwell of Asheboro.
Al was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved taking his grandchildren fishing, and was a vivid storyteller. Al honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Al loved classic cars, and going to cruise-ins and car shows. He raced cars for over 20 years at Concord Motor Speedway and other local tracks. He later raced vintage cars in the Carolina Vintage Stockcar Racing Association.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Cardwell family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com
Al was born May 27, 1951 in High Point to the late Albert Lee Cardwell, Sr. and Ruby Lee Twiddy Cardwell. He was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Carolyn Cardwell.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Brad Lynch, will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Mount Tabor Community Church, 1269 Mount Tabor Church Rd., Asheboro. He will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service. The burial will follow at the Mount Tabor Community Church Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Randolph County DAV. At other times, the family will be gathering at the home.
In addition to his mother, Ruby Cardwell of Asheboro, he is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Kathy Louise Kinney Cardwell of the home; son, Daron Cardwell and wife Krissy of Albemarle; three grandchildren, Cole, Owen, Lainey Cardwell, all of Albemarle; sisters, Barbara Carper of Ramseur, Debbie Jordan and husband Larry of Denton, Nancy Cockerham of Asheboro, and Janice Cardwell of Asheboro.
Al was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved taking his grandchildren fishing, and was a vivid storyteller. Al honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Al loved classic cars, and going to cruise-ins and car shows. He raced cars for over 20 years at Concord Motor Speedway and other local tracks. He later raced vintage cars in the Carolina Vintage Stockcar Racing Association.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Cardwell family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com
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