Athens - Billy Elton "Bill" Cartey, 83, went home to be with Lord on Monday, June 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal & Allee Cartey; a brother, Weyman Cartey; a sister, Hilda Cartey Belflower; his wife, Blanche Lester Cartey; & a grandson, David D. Hutchins III.
A native of Athens, Mr. Cartey was one of the first University of Georgia police officers & retired from UGA as chemistry building supervisor. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II & later served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was an avid hunter, historian, artist & square dancer. In retirement, he & his late wife, Blanch, enjoyed dining with their many friends at the St. Mary's Hospital cafeteria and was a member of Prince Ave. Baptist Church for over 40 years. He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Heard of Athens; two granddaughters, Tami Hutchins Keanum & Wendy Hutchins Crosson; six great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, at Bernstein Funeral Home.
The family will be at the Belflower residence, 545 Forest Heights Dr., Athens, GA 30606. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on June 8, 2010
A native of Athens, Mr. Cartey was one of the first University of Georgia police officers & retired from UGA as chemistry building supervisor. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II & later served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was an avid hunter, historian, artist & square dancer. In retirement, he & his late wife, Blanch, enjoyed dining with their many friends at the St. Mary's Hospital cafeteria and was a member of Prince Ave. Baptist Church for over 40 years. He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Heard of Athens; two granddaughters, Tami Hutchins Keanum & Wendy Hutchins Crosson; six great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, at Bernstein Funeral Home.
The family will be at the Belflower residence, 545 Forest Heights Dr., Athens, GA 30606. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on June 8, 2010
Athens - Billy Elton "Bill" Cartey, 83, went home to be with Lord on Monday, June 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal & Allee Cartey; a brother, Weyman Cartey; a sister, Hilda Cartey Belflower; his wife, Blanche Lester Cartey; & a grandson, David D. Hutchins III.
A native of Athens, Mr. Cartey was one of the first University of Georgia police officers & retired from UGA as chemistry building supervisor. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II & later served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was an avid hunter, historian, artist & square dancer. In retirement, he & his late wife, Blanch, enjoyed dining with their many friends at the St. Mary's Hospital cafeteria and was a member of Prince Ave. Baptist Church for over 40 years. He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Heard of Athens; two granddaughters, Tami Hutchins Keanum & Wendy Hutchins Crosson; six great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, at Bernstein Funeral Home.
The family will be at the Belflower residence, 545 Forest Heights Dr., Athens, GA 30606. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on June 8, 2010
A native of Athens, Mr. Cartey was one of the first University of Georgia police officers & retired from UGA as chemistry building supervisor. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II & later served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was an avid hunter, historian, artist & square dancer. In retirement, he & his late wife, Blanch, enjoyed dining with their many friends at the St. Mary's Hospital cafeteria and was a member of Prince Ave. Baptist Church for over 40 years. He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Heard of Athens; two granddaughters, Tami Hutchins Keanum & Wendy Hutchins Crosson; six great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, at Bernstein Funeral Home.
The family will be at the Belflower residence, 545 Forest Heights Dr., Athens, GA 30606. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on June 8, 2010
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