Michael Dale Cartee, age 65, of Cherryville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1959 in Cleveland County to the late Perry Cartee and Nellie Elmore Cartee.
He was a member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church and enjoyed going to Sunday School.
Michael earned a degree in Plaster at Job Corp in Cherokee. He was a CDL truck driver for the City of Kings Mountain where he made many friends.
Michael was a talented craftsman with his hands and made custom knives. He loved going on cruises with Sherry, enjoyed cooking and visiting Maggie Valley.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by his grandson, Briar Pilkington.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sherry Cartee; son, Scottie Cartee (Nick); step-daughter, Laura Price (Chad); grandchildren, Mason Pilkington, Layla Price, Jasmine Price, Makensy Price, Logan Ronzo and Christian Ronzo; brother, John Johnson (Cathy); sister, Shirley Dickson (Mark); father-in-law, Rev. Keith Chronister; mother-in-law, Linda Chronister; sister-in-law, Miranda Pennington (Rev. Jerry); and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A visitation will be held from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park. The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 3:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. A committal service will follow at Westview Gardens Cemetery in Bessemer City.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Youth Program at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church in Lincolnton, NC.
Please visit www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com to leave online condolences for the Cartee Family.
