James Merrill Carlton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Merrill Carlton of Highlands, North Carolina, who passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Merrill Carlton to show support.
As James departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Robert and Martha Elizabeth Moore Carlton; and his sister Anne Carlton Ayers. He is survived by: his wife Lynn Carlton of Highlands, NC; his brother Bob Carlton (Sandy); his children, Kelly Kay Carlton Jones, Kerri Kris Carlton Pyne (Jeff) and James Peter Carlton; and his grandchildren, Kayla Jones, Bobbi Jones and Cierra Pyne.
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