Mr. James "Pete" Cartmell

Mr. James "Pete" Cartmell, age 86, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, surrounded by his family, at his residence.

Mr. Cartmell was a devoted member of Winder First Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a deacon and on various church committees. Pete retired from AT&T and was known for his humbleness, generosity, and kindness towards others. He loved spending his time farming and raising chickens. Pete will be remembered best as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Stewart Cartmell; parents, James Edward Cartmell and Margie VanNater Cartmell; along with his siblings, Doran Cartmell, Douglas Cartmell, Benjamin Cartmell, and Doris Cartmell Black.

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Cartmell Bryan of Winder; son, Marcus Cartmell of Winder; five grandchildren, Jason Copeland, Timothy Bryan, Matthew Cartmell, Annie Bryan, and Michael Cartmell; and three great-grandchildren, Lexi Copeland, Brynlee Copeland, and Charlotte Bryan.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Winder First Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Mantooth and Rev. Irby Stanley officiating. Burial will follow the service at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cartmell will Lie-In-State from 10:00 AM until the service hour on Monday, at the Church.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Maddox Memorial Home.

Flowers are accepted for the funeral service of Mr. Cartmell or memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Winder First Baptist Church Building Fund at 625 Jefferson Hwy, Winder, GA 30680.

Maddox Memorial Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.