Pat Ray Cardwell

July 28, 1930 - April 30, 2007

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 |

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 |

Thursday 5/3

Pat Ray Cardwell Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Pat Ray Cardwell, age 76, of Ruston, LA. will be held 2:00 P.M Thursday May 3, 2007 at First Baptist Church Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Chris Craig. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery Ruston, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Mr. Cardwell was born July 28, 1930 in Claiborne Parish LA. and passed away April 30, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church in Ruston and a member of the 80th Fighter Squadron Headhunters, NHRA, and former City of Ruston Alderman. He is preceded in death by his first wife Violet Marie Cardwell. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Simmons Cardwell; sons: Ronnie Cardwell and wife, Debra; Doug Cardwell and wife, Elizabeth; sisters: Virginia Bridges and husband, Therman; Norma Murphy and husband, A.G.; Gloria Huffman and husband, Murray; grandchildren: Taylor Cardwell, Hunter Cardwell, Megan Cardwell, Justin Cardwell and wife, Megan Jordan Cardwell; Katie Meaux and husband, Dustin; Jeremy Alexander and wife, Sarah; great grandchildren: Jarod Meaux and Audrey Alexander. Pallbearers will be Johnny Chevallier, Jim Hall, Tom Kilpatrick, Troy Smalling, James Fowler, Joe Reeves, Dickie Thompson, and Harold Lampkin. Honorary pallbearers will be The Potluck Coffee Group, Bill Rogers, Ed Moseley and Forrest Peterson. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday May 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or charity of donor≠s choice. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes, com

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 | Map

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 | Map

Thursday 5/3

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Sorry to read this as Pat was always friendly to me and I know he was a good man. Jimmy Smith

Ms. Joann, I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so insensitive for being so late but I had no idea. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.Mr. Pat was the sweetest! Love, Kristina

JoAnn...Rosemary sent word to me about Pat. I send you and your family my sincerest sympathy. I know that you and he had a wonderful life and enjoyed racing and the family and being part of the wonderful Ruston Community. It is sad that he departed this world but I know he will live on in great memories and in your family. I am sending good thoughts and prayers your way and I will let your Quota friends in Baton Rouge know of Pat's passing........ Take care, Bobbie Carey

Ronnie, I was sorry to read about your father's passing. We met when we were students at Tech and lived in Vetville. You were small then and we used to babysit with you. Your dad was a smart man, a good man and a loyal man. He held the line on honesty and all the things that really matter. I know you will always have good memories of him, as will his many friends. God bless you Ronnie, during this time.

Dear Jo Ann, we are thinking of you and yours. May God bless you. Patty and Annette

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Our deepest sympothy goes out to the Cardwell family. Pat was a good man and will be missed by the entire community. God Bless you.

Dear Doug and Ronnie, Dean and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of you Dad. We always enjoyed the visits we had with Mr. Pat at the races and we will miss seeing him. Our prayers are with you both and your families during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Dennis and Dean

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family while you deal with your loss. Mr. Cardwell I always called him that will always be in the memories I have of the many years of racing. He carried that smile and politeness with him wherever he went.

To the Cardwell Family: Though it has been years since i've seen any of you, and i'm now a mom and a wife, I very much remember trips to Texas, Tennessee, and other states with my parents Mike and Tammy and all of you guys to the races. I always had so much fun! I also remember the trip to Big Bend and Galveston one summer. You all were like a second family for years, and I was very saddened to hear about Mr. Pat's passing. I will always remember him, and my heart goes out to all of you. I think it's safe to say that he won his final race. Much love to all of you, and may you find comfort in the good memories.

We are sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He was a legend in his own right and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

A Great man, a wonderful mentor, a true friend. We will miss Mr. Pat so much.

To the Cardwell family, We are regretfully sorry to learn of Pat's passing. My brothers and I enjoyed so much to see Pat at the races and had great conversations in the staging lanes. Pat was a wonderful man and the memories he left us are priceless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this chapter of your lives. The Emmons family

We are thinking of you and send our deepest sympathy.

Debbie & Ronnie, My heart is broken after learning of Mr. Pat's death. I met him when I was his "coffee girl". Mr. Pat was a gentleman when we talked; he kept me posted on the kids & g-grands! He was a proud man! I've always loved your people and most of all, you Debra, because you are the strong one. You are the greatest asset. My love goes out to Miss Joanne, Doug & his family. With sincerest sympathy; Connie & Ray Hair Morgan Sincox-Barmore Rachael Hair-Spillers

Barbara and I wanted to offer our condolences to the entire Cardwell family. Mr Cardwell was a friend to many people and was someone I admired. May he rest in peace. You are all in our prayers. Mike & Barbara McMahan

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Pat. He was a true gentlemen with a great smile. When we were at the races Mr. Pat always stopped by to chat. God has chosen another angel to guard over us. We will keep Mr. Pat and his family in our prayers.

Mr. Pat was a Great person and anyone who did not get a chance to meet him, well that is their loss.God will be taking care of Mr. Pat now. Your family will be in our prayers. RIP Bobby and Brittney Brannon

Doug i did not have the pleasure of knowing your father,but if he was anything like you he was a good man.I am so sorry for you and your familys loss.Me and my family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.Your friend Gary

Our condolences to the Cardwell family for their loss. Our hearts and prayers will be with you. Steve Powers, Bill Leonard, and the crew at PowerTech Propellers

I really enjoyed our years racing together. Pat was a joy to know and be around. I know he is in a much better place now and we will get to see him again someday.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gary Hand David Hand Jenny H. Stinson Julia H. Callaway

Doug, Your Dad will missed by all. You and your family are in our prayers.

Our condolences go out to the cardwell family. I always enjoyed talking to Pat when we were at the races. He was always soft spoken, a true gentleman, and the man did a fine job of driving a race car. take comfort in knowing he is in a much better place.

All of us here just wanted to say our prayers are with you all. We had many great days at the races back when the days of racing was fun. It's work know Howard, Norma, Greg and Mike

Dear Wrench, As many years have passed since our college days, also have many of our loved ones. Both of my parents are gone now, so I can relate to the emotions you are faced with at this time. I did, however, want to reflect on your father for one instance. Back in the day, when Carson Knotts had his roofing service, Carson, myself, & a few other professionals took on an apartment complex your father owned. Anyway, to shorten up a long story, I couldn't lay shingles very straight, and when the job was overwhich was Friday evening, your Dad came by to inspect the "professional" job we had provided. Well, needless to say he wasn't impressed. So Carson and I stayed laaattteee Friday afternoon correcting my blunder. I did find a job with Knott's Roofing that I excelled at though--shingle toater!! Doug, may God bless you and all your family! Peter Gunter

Just a short note to say that Kenny and I are sorry for the loss of Mr. Pat but his smile, his love of family and his love of the racing family will stay in many hearts. May God be with you all.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.