He was born October 30, 1978, in Cleveland, OH, a son of Bob and Robin Varney of Spencer, WV, and Gary Lee Cartwright of Elkton, MD.

He was a 1997 graduate of Roane County High School, Spencer, WV. He was employed as a warehouse worker.

Survivors include sister, Rebecca V. Cartwright of Elkton, MD; niece, Izabella V. Hatfield of Elkton, MD; paternal grandmother, Delores Larkin of Chesapeake, MD; maternal grandmother, Verna Sharp of Cleveland, OH; aunt, Dee Jay Cartwright of Chesapeake, MD; and cousin, Tiffany Cartwright of Chesapeake, MD.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Frank Clute, and paternal grandfather, Dale Larkin.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 30, at 7 p.m. at Spencer Tabernacle, Spencer, WV, with the Rev. John Bowen officiating. The body was cremated.

John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.