Obituary for Clifton "Sonny" Carlton Sr.
Funeral services for Clifton "Sonny" Carlton, Sr., 83, of Wildsville, LA will be held at Evangeline Baptist Church on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10am with Brother Curtis Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Evangeline Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville, LA.
Sonny was born on Sunday January 21, 1940 in Natchez, MS and passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home.
Sonny was a handyman who could do most anything. In his lifetime he was an oilfield worker, farmer, and fisherman. He excelled as a carpenter and millwright. His most recent job was deputy sheriff for Concordia Parish where he spent his days with trustees and was a source of inspiration and encouragement to many. He set a great example.
He was a man of great character and unwavering faith. He will be remembered for his big heart, contagious smile, and sense of humor. He had the best laugh and even had a smile on his last day. He enjoyed visiting, listening to music, and fellowshipping with his many friends and relatives. He was devoted to his kids and grandkids, loved his dogs and truly cherished his wife of 61 years. He served his church well, where was a deacon, sang in the choir, was active in the men's prayer breakfast and worked with the children and youth.
Keeping his family together was important to him, and he looked forward to gathering with his brothers and sisters down on the river every year and telling stories of the past.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Carlton and Hatti Gardner Carlton; brothers, Wonnie, Donnie, Vernon, and Oscar Carlton; and sisters, Peggy Adams, Vera Sandford, Sybil Nugent, Elaine McEntrye, Margie Adams, Marilyn Carlton, and Reba Evans.
Those left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of 61 years, Vera Elaine Carlton of Wildsville, LA; sons, Clifton "Cheese" Carlton, Jr. & his wife Tammy of Sicily Island, LA and Carl Carlton & his wife Mary of Amite, LA; daughter, Carolyn Long & her husband Slade of Covington, LA; brothers, David Carlton & his wife Linda of Natchez, MS and Shelby Carlton & his wife Sally of Ferriday, LA; sister, Inez King of Baton Rouge, LA; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Those honoring him as pallbearers Justin Neal, Brett Carlton, Jacob Neal, Reed Allen, Colt Carlton, and David Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jaryth Lee, Wesley McEntyre, and Lane McEntyre.
The family will be receiving guests at Evangeline Baptist Church on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5PM until 9PM.
He was extremely fortunate to have the best caregivers who were like family to him.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.
Sonny was born on Sunday January 21, 1940 in Natchez, MS and passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home.
Sonny was a handyman who could do most anything. In his lifetime he was an oilfield worker, farmer, and fisherman. He excelled as a carpenter and millwright. His most recent job was deputy sheriff for Concordia Parish where he spent his days with trustees and was a source of inspiration and encouragement to many. He set a great example.
He was a man of great character and unwavering faith. He will be remembered for his big heart, contagious smile, and sense of humor. He had the best laugh and even had a smile on his last day. He enjoyed visiting, listening to music, and fellowshipping with his many friends and relatives. He was devoted to his kids and grandkids, loved his dogs and truly cherished his wife of 61 years. He served his church well, where was a deacon, sang in the choir, was active in the men's prayer breakfast and worked with the children and youth.
Keeping his family together was important to him, and he looked forward to gathering with his brothers and sisters down on the river every year and telling stories of the past.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Carlton and Hatti Gardner Carlton; brothers, Wonnie, Donnie, Vernon, and Oscar Carlton; and sisters, Peggy Adams, Vera Sandford, Sybil Nugent, Elaine McEntrye, Margie Adams, Marilyn Carlton, and Reba Evans.
Those left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of 61 years, Vera Elaine Carlton of Wildsville, LA; sons, Clifton "Cheese" Carlton, Jr. & his wife Tammy of Sicily Island, LA and Carl Carlton & his wife Mary of Amite, LA; daughter, Carolyn Long & her husband Slade of Covington, LA; brothers, David Carlton & his wife Linda of Natchez, MS and Shelby Carlton & his wife Sally of Ferriday, LA; sister, Inez King of Baton Rouge, LA; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Those honoring him as pallbearers Justin Neal, Brett Carlton, Jacob Neal, Reed Allen, Colt Carlton, and David Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jaryth Lee, Wesley McEntyre, and Lane McEntyre.
The family will be receiving guests at Evangeline Baptist Church on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5PM until 9PM.
He was extremely fortunate to have the best caregivers who were like family to him.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.