Ronald Ernest Ronnie Cuthbertson

Obituary: Charlotte, NC- Ronald Ernest (Ronnie) Cuthbertson, age 75, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC.He was born September 26, 1936 in Mecklenburg County, NC, the oldest son of the late Ernest Bradley Cuthbertson and Stella Mae Belk Cuthbertson. Ronnie was employed with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools System in maintenance for 28 years. He also served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Ronnie was known by many to enjoy racing and all types of military movies. He had a special place in his heart for his pets and spending quality time with his family.He is also preceded in death by a step-son, Albert Lee Cress.A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Gene Edwards. Inurnment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove, NC with military rites conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service.Survivors include his wife of eleven years, Shelby Jean Cuthbertson; two daughters, Melissa Stanley of Rock Hill, SC and Shelia Cuthbertson of Lancaster, SC; stepchildren, Debra Evans of Pelham, NC, Wayne Cress of China Grove, NC, and Beverly Burton of Kannapolis, NC; two brothers, Ted Cuthbertson of New Jersey and Wayne Cuthbertson of Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren.Memorials may be made to Jeff Gordon Childrens' Foundation, 920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025.On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 12:30PM - 2:00PM Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: Memorial Service 2:00PM Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, NC