James Richard Cardwell Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 1, 2026, at the age of 87, James Richard Cardwell of Mount Ulla, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Richard Cardwell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Calvin Cardwell and Ola Geneva Byerly Cardwell; his children, Rick Cardwell and Carrie Cardwell; his sisters, Reba Cardwell Houck, Launa Cardwell Phillips (Branson) and Ola Cardwell Carlton (Harold); and his brothers-in-law, Zeb Chester and Bob Greene.
He is survived by: his wife Sara Smith Cardwell; his sons, Mike Cardwell, John Cardwell (Chance), Chris Cardwell, Mark Cardwell (Cheree), Brett Cardwell (Amanda) and Brad Cardwell (Dawn); his grandchildren, Alec Cardwell (Kim), Mia Cardwell, Gracen Cardwell, Garrett Cardwell, Gavin Cardwell, Reid Cardwell, Grantt Cardwell, Davis Cardwell, Anna Elise Cardwell, Bree-Lynnd Cardwell and Rogun Cardwell; his sisters, Frances Cardwell Chester and Ilene Cardwell Greene; and his brother-in-law Melvin Houck. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (https://apps.hoic.org), 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
