John retired from ARA Services after more than 50 years of service.
The majority of those years were spent at the Atlanta Braves Stadium.He leaves to cherish loving memories, his loving wife Diane Cardwell and his four legged furbaby Astoria, son; Gary Cardwell, stepson; Philip Reid, daughter; Judy Peters, grandchildren; Audrey Lynn Peters, April Cardwell Camarillo, Ryan Reid, brother; Charles (Shirley) Cardwell, sister Patty Boatfield, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by parents; John and Mary Cardwell, grandson Michael Peters, sisters; Ruby Smith and Helen Morgan. Memorial Services will be announced later. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Doctors Hospice, Angel Flight or your local Humane Society. Tara Garden Chapel Funeral Home 681 North Ave. Jonesboro, GA. 30236.
