Robert Cartmill

Preceded by death by his mother Betty J. Grissom and father Elmer F. Grissom. His grandparents James H. and Ruth Harris and Burnice and Verdie Grissom. A brother Jimmy Cartmill, sisters Barbara Cartmill his twin, Sharon Lee Cartmill and Kathleen Ann Caraway. Mayra Rodriguez his late wife.

Survivors include his wife Susana Velastegui Cartmill, son John Cartmill (Alisha), daughter Bethany McVey (Robert), daughter Carla Cruz, son Emir Garcia, son Asdrubal Garcia, son Eduardo Arce, daughter Aurora Arce (Rogelio Garcia).

Brothers and a sister Steve Cartmill, William Grissom (Sherry), Vernon Grissom (Susan), Edna Gunn (Tommy).

Grandchildren Dustin, Gracie, Sadie, Jacob, Hanna, Dakota, Nicole, Ehimy, Elizabeth S, Zoe. A host of nieces and nephews.

Robert was born on September 2nd, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri, spent his time in Kansas City, Missouri and Griffithville, Arkansas, he graduated from Griffithville High School in 1970. Joined the Marines after high school, worked as security guard at Picatinny Arsenal Army base in New Jersey. Then, moved to Florida, became a security guard at Longboat Key Club and Resorts and also at Gulf and Bay Condominiums in Sarasota.

Robert was such a bright light in a shady world, he meant a lot to everyone he came in contact with. Many people would refer to him as the man with the nice smile. Robert was a great son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Robert was the most positive and loving person, his uplifting and kind spirit were such a gift to anyone who got to know him. More than anything, he loved his Savior Jesus Christ and his heart desire was to share the good news to everyone he encountered.

Robert was a true proof of the Father’s eternal love, we will keep the memories we shared in our hearts forever, until we meet again!

A funeral service for Robert will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Covenant Life Church, 8490 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34238.

Burial for Robert will be held on November 14, 2022, 10:30 at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Cartmill family.