Clarence Eugene Carlton

Clarence Eugene Carlton, 71, of Atmore, died Sunday, July 12, 2020.

Mr. Carlton was born Jan. 17, 1949, to Lloyd and Lettie Thompson Carlton, in Bay Minette, Ala. He served 21 years in the U.S. Army and during his military career, he also served in Vietnam, retiring at the age of 38. He then became a contractor for Shell Oil (Gulf of Mexico) and attended Healing Waters Church in Bay Minette.

The funeral was held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Josh Long and Bro. Don Davis officiating. Burial followed at oak Hill Cemetery with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Carlton is survived by his wife, Felicia Carlton of Canoe, Ala.; one son, Brandon (Heather) Carlton of Alabaster, Ala.; three brothers, Jimmy (Janice) Carlton of Canoe, Johnny Ray Carlton of Eufaula, Ala. and Billy Joe Carlton of Atmore; one sister, Patsy White of Nokomis, Ala.; and eight grandchildren.

Mr. Carlton was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Carlton; his parents; and one brother, Tommy Carlton.