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Charles L. “Chuck” Cutright Jr.

Charles L. “Chuck” Cutright Jr., 58, of French Creek, died on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home. 

He was born on May 30, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Charles Linton Cutright and Wanna Hanline Marsh who survives at French Creek. 

He was united in marriage on February 10, 1991, to Sheron Cutright who survives. 

In addition to his mother and his wife he is also survived by one son Chuckie Cutright of French Creek; three daughters: Audrey Holley of California, Melissa Hage and husband Matt of Kentucky, and Stacy Cutright and companion Jimmy Perez of Kentucky; four grandchildren: Jacob Cutright, Addison Hage, Cadyn Cutright, and Logan Perez all of Kentucky; three brothers: David Joel Cutright and companion Mary Trout of French Creek, Dale O’Dell and wife Skye of Rock Cave, Marcus Cutright and wife Keelin of Ohio, two step brothers: Andy O’Dell and Frank Marsh, Jr., both of Ohio ; one sister Hope O’Dell of French Creek, one step sister Beverly Peterson of Ohio.

Chuck was the owner of Cutright Home Repair Service. He was a hard worker, and always willing to help anyone in need. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking. He loved his family and will be missed by all.

The family has honored his wishes for cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Online condolences may be extended to the Cutright family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The family has entrusted the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service with the arrangements. 

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