Vernon James "V.J." Carlton
Obituary
VERNON JAMES "V.J." CARLTON, age 74, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Thurday, August 19, 2010.
V. J. was born on February 3rd, 1936 in Parthenon, Arkansas and was the son of Sam Wallace & Ida Wendike Carlton. He grew up in Arkansas and came to Oklahoma in the early 1950s.
He served his country in the United States Army from September of 1958 until 1960 in Germany.
He married Paula Shirlene Eldridge, the love of his life, and she preceded him in death.
He worked as a Route Driver Supervisor for Pepsi Bottling Company. After retirement, V. J. continued his vending route.
He enjoyed watching his son's and grandson's baseball games, racecars, and spending time with his family.
He was a member of the Southeast Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
SURVIVED BY:
SON: Randy Carlton & Wife, Debra - Sand Springs, Oklahoma
BROTHERS: Harold R. Carlton & Wife, Shirley - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Donald L. Carlton & Wife, Alice - Stilwell, Oklahoma
SISTERS: Colleen Parker & Husband, Cliff - Webbers Falls, Oklahoma
Mildred Farrell - Stilwell, Oklahoma
GRANDCHILDREN: Brett Carlton
Stephanie Carlton
Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 25th, 2010, at Southeast Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Officiating: Dr. Ival Robinson
Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 25th, 2010, at Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas
Under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home - Westwood Chapel in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
V. J. was born on February 3rd, 1936 in Parthenon, Arkansas and was the son of Sam Wallace & Ida Wendike Carlton. He grew up in Arkansas and came to Oklahoma in the early 1950s.
He served his country in the United States Army from September of 1958 until 1960 in Germany.
He married Paula Shirlene Eldridge, the love of his life, and she preceded him in death.
He worked as a Route Driver Supervisor for Pepsi Bottling Company. After retirement, V. J. continued his vending route.
He enjoyed watching his son's and grandson's baseball games, racecars, and spending time with his family.
He was a member of the Southeast Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
SURVIVED BY:
SON: Randy Carlton & Wife, Debra - Sand Springs, Oklahoma
BROTHERS: Harold R. Carlton & Wife, Shirley - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Donald L. Carlton & Wife, Alice - Stilwell, Oklahoma
SISTERS: Colleen Parker & Husband, Cliff - Webbers Falls, Oklahoma
Mildred Farrell - Stilwell, Oklahoma
GRANDCHILDREN: Brett Carlton
Stephanie Carlton
Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 25th, 2010, at Southeast Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Officiating: Dr. Ival Robinson
Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 25th, 2010, at Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas
Under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home - Westwood Chapel in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Southeast Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Grave side service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Behtesda Cemetery near Morrow, Arkansas. Arrangement under the direction of Mark Griffith Funeral Home of Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Posted for Cemetery Records)
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Bethesda Cemetery
North, Row 02 14, Space 19
General
Feb 3, 1936
Aug 19, 2010
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Funeral Service
10:00 am
Southeast Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Grave side service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Behtesda Cemetery near Morrow, Arkansas. Arrangement under the direction of Mark Griffith Funeral Home of Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Posted for Cemetery Records)
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Bethesda Cemetery
North, Row 02 14, Space 19
General
Feb 3, 1936
Aug 19, 2010
74