Jack Ed Cartwright
1953 - 2025
Jack Ed Cartwright was one of those easy to like, easy to love, intelligent, free spirited people that his friends and family had the privilege to enjoy by simply being around him.
Jack was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on October 11, 1953 to Big Jim and Betty Joyce Cartwright. Jack Ed grew up in Muskogee where he attended elementary, Jr. High, and High School, where he met most of his life-long friends. Jack entered into the United States Air Force in the fall of 1971, after graduating high school. He served three years, eight months, and four days, and was then honorably discharged from the service.
After a short time back in Muskogee, Jack Ed moved to California where most of the Cartwright Family was living. After seven years of working and enjoying family out there he moved back to Oklahoma.
Jack Ed worked, lived, and enjoyed life with friends and family. Then was OU Football! Jack was one of the longstanding, biggest OU fans of all time! Anyone who knew Jack, knew that for sure. You can be sad for Jack Ed, but, be joyful, cause he’s dancing up in Heaven.
Jack Ed is preceded in death by Pa CoCo, Mamaw and Papaw, and Jim and Betty Joyce. He is survived by Jeff, Janay, Jennifer, and Austin.
In lieu of flowers, wear something that represents OU and/or go eat a Chet’s Hot Dog and remember.
A service to honor Jack and his time in the Air Force will be held at
10:00 am, Wednesday, July 9, 2025
at Fort Gibson National Cemetery,
1423 Cemetery Rd, Fort Gibson, OK 74434