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Jordan M.T. Cartwright, 29, of Decatur, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1997, in Decatur the son of Michael L. Cartwright and Lisa K. (Irwin) Mathews.
Jordan was loved by many. An uncle, best friend, brother, son, and God-father. A 2015 graduate of Bellmont High School and a 2016 graduate of Rudae’s School of Beauty. He was employed as a hair stylist for A Day Away Salon and Spa in Ft. Wayne for a decade.
During his free time Jordan loved to hang out with friends and family, playing with his nieces and nephews, going to movies, out to eat, reality shows, iconic pop girls, and being the light of the room. He also enjoyed playing volleyball.
Jordan is survived by his mother and step father, Lisa (Jon) Mathews of Decatur; his father and step mother, Michael (Rhonda) Cartwright of Mims, FL; 2 brothers, Dylan (Hailey) Call and Austin (Amber) Pennington both of Decatur; sister, Kaitlyn Cartwright of Fort Wayne; 5 nieces and nephews, Adleigh and Daxton Call, Carter and Tate Pennington and Beckett Dahlstrom; step brothers, Adam, Lance, and Alex Mathews all of Decatur.
Jordan was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Della “Candy” and Thomas Cartwright; maternal grandparents, Bob Irwin and Janice Calhoun.
A Celebration of Jordan’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to his nieces and nephews – checks payable to Dylan Call.
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