of Little Rock, AR
January 11, 1980 - September 10, 2009
John William Carlton, 29, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, September 10th, 2009. He graduated from Baylor University with a Communications degree and received a Masters in Organizational Communications at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. John was husband to Kirsten and the father of two precious boys, William Henry and Collin Jones. He had a passion for crafting and flying remote control airplanes, and he was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of Fellowship Bible Church.
John put his whole heart and soul into everything he did. He was a full of life, fun-loving guy who would do anything for his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Joe Robert and Carrie Lee Carlton and Melvin B. Rose.
He is survived by his wife, Kirsten Henry Carlton, and two sons, William Henry Carlton and Collin Jones Carlton; his parents, Pat and Bill Carlton all of Little Rock; sister, Jodi Carlton Kronbach and her husband K.C. of Dallas, Texas; his grandmother, Louise Rose of Little Rock; father and mother-in-law, David and Barbie Henry of Little Rock; brothers-in-law, David Patrick Henry and Christopher Henry both of Little Rock; nieces and nephews, Sidney Rose Kronbach, Pearson Christopher Kronbach and Eva Carlton Kronbach of Dallas, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2009 at Fellowship Bible Church with Pastor Jim Hudson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Celebrate Recovery, C/O Fellowship Bible Church, 1401 Kirk Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72223.
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton & family, on this day & always
you're in my thoughts.
Love
Bridgette
Chris and I were very sad to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you all
Joe & Chris Dix
Pat & Bill - I was so very sorry to hear of John's passing. You'll remember me as Tim's mom who shared the Burns Park jeep sinking adventure with you. We share a sad common bond as we both have lost our sons. Tim passed on 9/5/03 at the age of 23. I will pray for you, as well as for John's wife and precious little boys. When you are able, you might consider the Bereaved Parents Group which meets monthly in Little Rock. There's always a shoulder to cry on and people who DO know how you feel. I pray for you. If you want to talk, call me at 501-413-8873. Hugs, Gayle
We continue to keep you in our thoughts. We love you and are praying for you and the family. All our hearts and love go out to you during this time. The Jefferson family.
Dearest Bill & Pat,
May God bless you and keep you, and give you His peace. We continue to pray for you all.
Phil & Lynda Boguslawski
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. John will be greatly missed. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Bill, Pat & family,
I'm joyful for the memories. I sincerely hope this message finds you "Pressing On"...
Jeff Evans
Pat and Bill May God continue to send his angels to surround you and your family during this difficult time. I am thankful for our faith in Jesus Christ and the assurance of Heaven. I will pray for you, for John's family, and for Jodi and her family. It seems like yesterday they were all just toddlers.
Loyallly, Alice Jo
Bill, Pat, Kirsten, Jodi and KC,
I am so very sorry for your loss of John. You will all be in my prayers to give you strength and understanding.
May God bless each of you.
Carlton Family, After the sad news of John's passing we are continuing to lift all of you up in prayer. May God strengthen and sustain you. And in time may you be comforted by your many treasured memories of your beloved John. love & prayers, kb
Bill & Family
I was deeply saddened to hear of John's death. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May John rest in true peace.
Pat and Bill,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Dan Wright
My families prayers go out to you and your entire family. May God be with you.
Bill, Pat and Family
We were so sad to hear about John's passing. We know there are no words to comfort you during this Great Sadness in your life, but we pray God will wrap his arms around each of you to comfort you and keep you strong. Our hearts and prayers go out for all of you.
Robert, Dede and Brent
Your family is in our prayers.
Dear Kristen,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will pray for God's peace and comfort during this time for you and your children.
Love,
Tommy and Christa Roy
Dear Kristen,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will pray for God's peace and comfort during this time for you and your children.
Love,
Tommy and Christa Roy
Carlton' Family
My prays are with your family at this difficult time. I enjoyed working John and words can not describe what a pleasure he brought to the office.
I am sorry for your loss.
May the prayers of many bring you comfort.
We search for words to convey our caring but there are none. May God ease your sorrow and your lives with his peace.. Rip, Melba, Donna and Christie
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers will be with each of you to be able to hold onto Jesus during this very, very sad time.
Sincerely,
Pat Hobbs
I'm truly shocked and saddened by the news of John's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat , Bill and Carlton family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for your loss of John.
Please remember that God is with you through these times and faith in him will help ease the pain.
David and Janet Oldham
My prayers and thoughts are with each of you. May John now be at peace with his Lord.
Dear Carlton Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this
very difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss.
Bill & Pat,
I am so sorry to hear about John. My heart is heavy with sadness for you. I will pray for peace and comfort for you and his family in the coming days.
Sincerely,
Nancy Archer
Dear Carltons,
I don't have words to say- I am so very sad for you and with you. I knew John as a little boy and that is how he is forever in my mind and heart, full of life and energy. I loved his laugh and his bright eyes! I have been praying for you and will continue.
Love,
Mary Ann Williams
Carlton Family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers during this very
difficult time.
Know that I share in your sorrow and am lifting you up in prayer. May you feel God's comfort and grace all around you.
June Lewter
May God comfort you all and help you during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Doug and Susan
Cast all your cares upon Him for He cares for you.
1Peter 5:7
Dear Carlton Family,
My heart broke when I received the news that John had passed away. I know you have such wonderful memories of
John. I so remember having him in class at Arkansas Baptist
School...He was always a bundle of fun. My favorite memory of
John was his walk with Christ, he was never ashamed of his
Lord and Savior.
I will be praying for you all during this time of grief. God
is your comforter and peace.
Kathy Bettis
Jer. 29:11
Bill - just heard about the very sad news. I am very sorry for your loss. On a professional and personal level I really enjoyed dealing with John when I had responsibility for Carlton Bates. We had a lot of good-times together. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Stay Strong,
Brad Miley
Bill - just heard about the very sad news. I am very sorry for your loss. On a professional and personal level I really enjoyed dealing with John when I had responsibility for Carlton Bates. We had a lot of good-times together. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Stay Strong,
Brad Miley
Dear Carlton Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless all of you.
Will keep all in my prayers.
Bill, Pat and Family,
Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy is with all of you. Words seem so inadequate at such the time of such a painful loss. You are in the thoughts and prayers of our family.
I am so saddened at the news of the passing of your son. I have the same fear for my own son who is suffering now. Your strong family will see you through this dark hour.
You and your family are in my prayers...
God Bless you all.
We are going to pray for you and your family on this
difficult times, We did not find a way to tell you
how sorry we are about your loss.
We hope you find in God the strength you need at
this moment.
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton, Jodi, and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you and your family can find some peace through God. I know that words cannot begin to explain your hurt.
Peace & Love
Erika DeWoody
Our sympathies and prayers that god will provide
a comfort at this time! We remember John learning to
ride his training bike on Oak Tree CIrcle and the fun all
the children had playing together at the end of the street.
We lift you up!
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Heidi
I am still in total shock over this I can not believe he is gone. Kirsten my heart felt prayers go out to you and the children and of course Mr. & Mrs Carlton. If there is anything I can do for any of you please just give me a call. John was truley loved and will be missed greatly. He is in Gods house now and we will all meet again someday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton- Having lost a very young daughter, I can only begin to understand the devastation you and your family are experiencing. I pray that your joyous memories of John will bring some peace to you until you are all reunited in heaven.
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of John's death. You all have been in our prayers and very much on our hearts. We, with the other great hosts of your friends, are holding you up to our Father.
Kirsten,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met John so many years ago on ski trip with Joe and Carly. He is such a fun, loving, wonderful individual. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and those beautiful babies of yours. Find strength in your faith and know, John is face to face with God..
Ms. Eggleston
My family and I want you know that we are all sorry to hear of your loss our prayers are with you and your family. I worked around John for a little while at Carlton Bates as pbx operator he was always a nice mannerly young man. love and may god be with the whole family
Know that I share in your sorrow and I am lifting you up in prayer. May you feel God's comfort and grace all around you.
June Lewter
May God comfort and help you all during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy-
Doug and Susan
Cast all your cares upon Him for He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Mr. & Ms. Carlton:
My heart felt condolences to you and your entire family.
God is truly able to see you through. My family will be praying for your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Keep faith in the Lord as he will be with you through this hard time. Always remember the good times yall had with him. Just know that John has Graduated to a wonderful place where he will be in peace with the Lord.
My love and prayer, Bryan Sander
(Nita and Mark Newman’s grandson.)
Kirsten, Barbie and David: I just heard the sad news. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember, a sunset on earth is a sunrise in heaven.
Kirsten & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Dear Kirsten, Bill, Pat, Jodi, and KC,
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Please accept our deepest and most sincere sympathy. We pray the the Lord will comfort you with His peace, surround you with His love, and encourage you with His presence.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
Cyndi and John
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Be strong for them.
Bill and Pat, Barbara and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Received the message from several of your many friends in the industry.
Remember the story you told us over dinner one night about the Model T race you and John entered a number of years ago and the trials and tribulations along the way . I am sure he was a great guy. Tragic loss for your family. May you only remembe the good times together.
We know the days ahead will be sad and difficult, and we trust that you and your family will go through a period of readjustment in your search for acceptance and peace.
Fondly, Gerry and Barbara Newman
Carlton Family we are so sorry for your loss. Your whole family will continue to be in our prayers! Corbin M Levin
Dear Bill, Pat ,Kirsten, and Jodi,
I have wept many tears and interceded for you all in prayer since learning of John's passing. May The Holy Spirit cover you in peace that passes all understanding. May you be comforted to remember that because John Knows Jesus as Lord as well as all of those that believe, we will spend enterenity together. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. Whatsoever things are true..Phil 4:8
Lovingly and Respectfully,
Stephen Coe
Dear Bill, Pat ,Kirsten, and Jodi,
I have wept many tears and interceded for you all in prayer since learning of John's passing. May The Holy Spirit cover you in peace that passes all understanding. May you be comforted to remember that because John Knows Jesus as Lord as well as all of those that believe, we will spend enterenity together. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. Whatsoever things are true..Phil 4:8
Lovingly and Respectfully,
Stephen Coe
Carltons -
Such a precious life has been taken from you and all of us. There are no words for comfort at the moment, however God's hands are constantly working, and knowing John is with Him is the only comfort I can find.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Please do not hesitate to contact if anything is ever needed.
Adam Gregston
Please accept my deepest and most sincere sorrow and sympathy on the loss of John. Please also know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time grief.
Monday, September 14, 2009
What a wonderful funny and thoughtful man. I feel so blessed to have know John. My prayers are with you, his family. May the Lord bless each of you with peace.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Thinking of you and sending our thoughts and prayers to Pat, Bill, Kirsten, Jodi and kids and dogs. I know he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Bill, Pat, and Jodi,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Owen
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Carlton family. John willl be missed.
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you in the days ahead.
it has been forever since i saw you or heard your name mentioned. i will always remember the nwa days. my heart is filled with sadness for you parents and your wife and kids. i did not even realize you had married. thanks for all the memories.
BGVE
My heart goes out to you and your family. There is no greater lost tyhan a child no matter how old. I was working at Cartlton Bates when John was there. He was truly great kid.
You will be in my heart and prayers. God is with you he will help you thru this.
bev ogden
Mr. & Mrs. Joe E Beckwith
We were deeply saddened to hear about John. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Donna & James
MR. CARLTON
MY PRYARES ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
GOD BLESS YOU
CALVIN
Shocked, sad, stunned. No words can describe this loss. I met John when he helped Pam at the DYSC CAR MLK "Marade" in March. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
John's family
John always had a quick wit and eager smile. It was a pleasure to work with him. May you find strength in your faith.
God bless
Dear Kirsten and family. My heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your husband and father of your two sons. You and yours will be in my prayers. Most sincerely yours, Carol L Jolly
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS
Bill, Mrs Carlton, Kirsten, Jodi, and K.C.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Jeffrey
I am so sorry for the loss of John and the pain you are all going through. It’s never easy when someone you love leaves this world before their time is up. My heart truly aches with you; please know if there is any thing I can do I will be more than happy too. Jodi, please fell free to call me if you need someone to talk to.
Love you all.
Tiffany
The Carlton Family,
John's integrity, genuine kindness and infectious smile will not be forgotten. Our immediate prayer for your family is peace and understanding.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
Bill,
Words are so inadequate to express the sorrow that I feel for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
J.Manuel Munoz
McAllen, Texas
It broke our hearts to hear about John. We will be praying for your family and hope you take comfort in knowing that John is at peace in heaven with the Lord.
My friend Bill, Mrs. Carlton, Kirsten, and family,
Ever since I first started working with John several years ago he was always great to work with and we became and stayed close friends. My heart and prayers go out to all of you family. He will always be in our memories. Fond memories of his laugh and smile.
I am truly sorry for your loss my prayers go out to the entire family. God Bless the Carlton family.
Jeff Wood
I have always enjoyed my trips to Little Rock, and most of all having the opportunity to talk to the Carlton Family. I feel honored to have met John. He impressed me as a very smart and respectful young man with a very promising future. My deepest condolences to all the Carlton family and loved ones during this mourning time. May God bless each one of you.
To the Carlton Family:
I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kirsten,
There are no words, sweetie. Please know that you are dearly loved by many, as are the boys. Praying earnestly for God's comfort, nearness and provision for you and for John's family as well.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Pruitt
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Carlton Family,
We are very sorry for the loss of John. He always kept me laughing when I was around him and will always remember the good times. Please know that we will keep all of you in our prayers to give you strength through this hard time.
We are so sorry for your loss John will be missed. We will pray for you and the family.
Bill,
Just as you invited me to be a part of the Carlton-Bates Family, I felt a close tie to John and your family. I truly appreciated getting to know him in the times that reached out to help me better myself with in the company. May God continue to shine on your family and watch over William and Collin. May God bless you all.
My freind Bill and Mrs. Carlton
Bill:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son John. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult period.
While words escape at this time, please know that our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family. John was truly a special person with a light all his own. He brought joy and laughter to all those who knew him. He will be missed. May God bless and keep you all.
Kenny and Allison Owens
Sam and Nancy Finney
Patrick and Stephanie Finney
Dear Carlton Family -
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
To the Carlton family: Our hearts and prayers are truly with you right now. We are heartbroken to hear of John's passing, and sorry we couldn't make the trip for his memorial service. We are praying for God to lift you up and comfort your hearts during this time. John was a good friend and co-worker, somebody who always had something positive to say. We are so sorry for your loss. Thanks for all that John and your whole family have meant to so many.
My deepest sympathy to all of the family for this greatest of loss.
Bill & Pat,
We are so very sorry to learn of John's passing. Please know that Kim and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Words are so inadequate to express the sorrow that I feel for your loss. May John walk with God and be a guradian to his children and may the peace of the Lord give you comfort in this most grevious time.
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOHN WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Michael and Marilyn Brodie Archer
Thoughts and prayers to the family. John's struggles are over and he is flying thru the clouds.
Your friends at DYSC
I met John thru Pam and Ptolemy. What a great guy, You will be missed my friend.
Thanks for the memories.....I love you always. Preslee
I know losing a child must be the hardest thing in the world. You are all in my prayers. He is in the most beautiful place their is now. May God bless and keep you.
Paula Lofitis
Bill, Pat, Jodi, Kirsten and family-
Carmen and I were deeply sadened to learn of John's passing. Our prayers go out to all the Carlton family during this time of sorrow
-Steve and Carmen
I am so very sorry to you all! My thoughts and prayers are with you! John was such a dear friend.
I am so very sorry to you all! My thoughts and prayers are with you! John was such a dear friend.
Words do no justice. May your faith give you strength to overcome your sorrow and look to the future.
Bill, Pat and Jodi- your family has touched so many of us with your grace.
May God continue to bless you all.
Jon, Melissa, Joshua and Maggie George
Dear Pat and Bill,
Our hearts and prayers are with each of you. Your family is one of the most loving we have ever known, and we know the little ones are surrounded by your loving care.
Our friendship with you brings happy memories, and your own special family memories will help you find peace.
With Love,
Presley and Jo
To The Carlton Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of John. He truly was a wonderful person. Know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, I remember John as a little boy just getting into the remote controlled air planes, I worked at CB and was Greg Anderson's first wife. God Bless You.
Jodi and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am greatly saddened by the news of John's passing, please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bil and Pat,
Sharon and I send our deepest condolences.
Our prayers are with you, his family and John.
Sincerely,
Michael & Sharon Kunz
Dear Kirsten, Collin, William and Family,
Words are so inadequate to express how sorry I am. I am thinking about you and praying for you.
May God bless you with peace and comfort.
April, Steve, Samantha and Jacob Phillips
Please accept my most sincere condolences for your time of grief, and know that you are loved. 1 Corinthians Chapter 13
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carlton, Jodi and KC,
I was shocked to hear the news of John's passing last week and I am deeply sorry for your loss. In my time with John, I appriciated the joyfulness in which he went about his hard work with Carlton-Bates. May the Lord be with you in this time of loss.
Bill,
I was so sorry to hear about your son, my heart and prayers go out to you. I still remember him trying to speak Spanish to me when I first met him and the great laugh we had on a word or two he said. I can not begin to imagine your pain and grief so my prayer is that the Lord will bless and protect you with the peace of knowing He is great and that John will be in his hands in the company of his grandma and grandpa. All my love and the Lords Blessings Marcy
John and I worked together connecting Carlton Bates and Eaton. During the year we worked together, John poured out his friendship and enthusiasm in all we did.
My sincerest respects to the family,
Kevin
Pat , Bill, Kirsten and family - My heart just aches for all of you and please know how very sorry I am for your terrible loss. Many prayers are with you on this saddest of days.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. My the God of mercy and love fill your hearts with His love and grace.
With all of the love of Jesus.
To the Carlton Family
Please accept my deepest and most sincere sorrow and sympathy on the loss of John. Please also know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of reflection and grief
Bill,
On behalf of our entire company, Wallace Electronic Sales will be thinking of you and your family during this time. As difficult as it is to accept, we all pray that God's plan for each of us is fulfilled.
Emmett Ellis
Your family is in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss
Bill, Pat, and Jodi-
We are thankful for the time we were able to spend with John and we are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jodi -
I'm so extremely sorry for the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you today and for weeks to come.
- Nancy
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the whole family for grace, peace, strength, comfort and healing. John will be missed.
Dearest Carlton family,
We send our condolences and will be praying for your family. Our deepest sympathy reaches out to all of you.
With love,
Ed and Julee Schnieders
I just heard the news mins ago my god be with the Carlton Family . John was a very cool guy knew him for years rest in peace my friend !!!
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton, Kirsten, Jodi, and K.C.,
I really enjoyed working with John. He was always thinking of ways to improve Carlton-Bates. When I told another CB friend of John's passing, he said no way, John was one of the good guys.
John really helped me the last year as I was trying to decide what my next career step would be. His wisdom about what was most important was greatly appreciated.
May the Lord Jesus comfort and protect your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time of profound loss.
Dear Mr & Mrs. Carlton & Kristen,
I am on my knees praying for each of you. John was a cherished friend from Little Rock and from Baylor. We had many wonderful times together and he will be missed greatly. May the Holy Spirit bring you comfort and strength at this most challenging time.
In Christ,
Natalie Kelley Lueders
Pat and Bill,
Steve and I were so saddened to hear about John. I know how hard this must be for you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of John bring you some peace.
Nancy and Steve
Bill, Par, Kirsten and Family
We are so sad to hear of John's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. Dennis and Tanya Mitchell
I met John thru Little Rock Ptolemy and he was such a friendly person. He could talk for hours about his dogs and his house in Paron. My prayers go out to the family.
Kirsten, Pat, Bill and Jodi,
You are all so much in my prayers, that God will give you grace for each moment.
Love you all,
Kenda
my heart is with you and your family. john was one of the sweetest guys i have known. he will be greatly missed. our prayers are with you.
emily and eric vanberg
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thank you for the memories and for healing my soul. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Sweet John you will be missed so much. I did not know you for very long but you were also so friendly at our gatherings and know you were the best thing that ever happened to Pam.
Pat & Bill & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Losing a child is the hardest and if I can do anything please let me know.
Take care of each other.
Ruth
Pat and Bill we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughtsand prayers are with you.
James Pat and Sara Carter
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kirsten, Barbie and David Henry
With deepest sympathy. John was a good guy.
Bill and Pat,
We are on our knees praying for the Lord to surround you with strength and love throughout this unbearable loss.
I will always remember my bond with John when we talked "Dogs." What a great man, with a beautiful heart!
With much love and prayers for you,
Bobby and Joi Whitfield
God Bless your families in this difficult time.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you during this most difficult.
Bill, Pat, Jodi (and family) and Kirsten (sons and family):
My deep and truly heartfelt sympathy in John's passing go out to you and your loved ones. Remembering John's love for you and the joyous times together will remain with you forever.
You are a strong and loving family and I know the love of our Lord and Savior will sustain your strength and love during this difficult time.
Richard and Tammy Thompson
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord strengthen you and comfort you. Precious Kirsten, we are thinking about you and praying for you.
May the warm memories of John help ease the pain during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
God Bless,
Susan & Don Collie
We are deeply saddened by your loss. I know John will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. We pray for all of the family, but especially for John's wife and children, and Pat and Bill as you grieve for the loss of John. Know that we and many others are praying fervently for you in this time of deep sorrow.
I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was always so kind and supportive in the times we worked together at Carlton-Bates. Please know that your family is in my family's prayers.
With deepest sympathy in this difficult time,
Charles Eckerberg
Bill, Pat and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was always there to hear me out and to lend a helping hand. He will be missed and my heart bleeds for you all.
With Love and Sadness,
Josh Smaler
The Lord bless you and keep you,
...as he is now keeping John
The Lord make countenance shine upon you
...as he is upon John
and give you peace, and give you peace.
...as John now has.
May the presence of God, and his peace, be known in a personal way by each of John's family and friends.
Amen.
Our prayers go out to all of the Carlton Family. It was a blessing knowing John. May God embrace your family in this time of loss and find comfort that he is taking care John.
Carlton family, I love all of you guys and can't possibly repay your entire family for what you've meant to my life. John is one of those friends that I have no memory of meeting, I think we must have had cribs side by side (of course along with a few others from Park Hill). I have no words but only prayer that God delivers a peace that exceeds all understanding.
Love Josh and Shelli
2 Corinthians 1:3, "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort."
With heartfelt sympathy,
Mr. Delaney T. Bagwell
Bill, Pat, and Family,
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy for you and your family at this time. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie and Dena Spears
Kirsten, we have known you since second grade and recall our many happy times together playing softball. You always have such a lovely smile that lights up any room. We didn't know John, but he was blessed to have you and your boys. We hurt for you but just know that " God shall wipe away all tears." Our love to your family during this diffcult time.
Pat and Bill...sweet friends....we're praying for you..and praying...and praying...much love, Becky and Buddy Blackwood
After hearing the news, my heart went out to you for your loss. John was loved by all (even back when we were in nursery together at Park Hill Baptist and Hunter, Paul, Josh, Jeremy etc. all were likened to his good heart and person as today) and I know you already know this, but we will see him again. Pat, our prayers are with ya'll. Let me know if there's anything I can do, 501-410-2484.
With Love,
James and Kristy Worrell (I got married this summer)
I am so sorry to hear about this loss. I knew John growing up through high school and soccer. He was a great man that always made people smile. My thoughts are with you all.
Bill and Pat, we are so sorry for your lost. Thinking of you at this time, you're in our prayers.
Dear Bill, Pat, Jodi, and Kirsten,
May God give you in this time, a comfort from your friends and family. May you feel our prayers and concerns for you even though our words are inadequate to express our love for you. May you have a peace that passes all understanding.
Love,
Jon & Lynn
Kirsten and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great friend and he will be missed.
Pat, I am so sorry to hear about John. What a difficult time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Bill, Jodi and the rest of your family. Sharrell
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be missed.
Dearest Pat and Family,
My heart was filled with sorrow as I learned the news of your son, John. Please know that I am sending my most loving and sincere thoughts. I am offering up my prayers that the Lord will help you find peace and strength as you face the coming days.
I just found out and I am shocked. I had the pleasure to work with John over the past couple of years. He always talked about his family and his boys. I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Bill, Pat, Jodi and KC,
Our sincerest sympathies... Hearing this news broke our hearts! We are praying that the Lord will comfort you all and help you face tomorrow. John's children and wife will need your strength -- we pray that you find that strength through your love for each other and for John. You have all, always been in our prayers, and you will continue to be there! Love, Elaine and Denny
To the entire Carlton Family -
We were so saddened to hear about John. We always loved it when he came out to bring his dogs to stay with us. He loved to hang out and talk all things dogs! We will miss his smile, his caring attitude towards other people and his love for his family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Staff at Canine Country Club of Arkansas
You're in my heart.
Bill, Pat and the Carlton Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. I was fortunate to know and work with John and share his enthusiasm and passion for work and life. You often ask why God is taking all the great people like John and think maybe he is creating a world of greatness.
He will surely be missed.
Bill, Pat, Jodi & KC,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.. May Christ comfort you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy,
Kirsten and Family,
We love you guys as neighbors and friends. John was a wonderful and happy person. We loved watching him fly his model planes and riding his tractor with his boys. He will be greatly missed and our prayers are with you, We will always be here for you and the boys. We will miss his smile.
So shocked, so stunned, so saddened. Only heard of your loss last night. Our hearts are broken with yours...our prayers are lifting you to the throne.
Dear Carlton family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about John. I started praying for you guys immediately and will continue praying for you all daily. I know John will be missed by a lot of people. Although I haven't seen him in a while, I can't think of 7th and 8th grade (Lakewood) and not think of John. You all are the sweetest family and I know that God is wrapping his arms around you right now and carrying you through this. I am praying for you all.
Our hearts hurt for you and our prayers are with you. Sorry seems insufficient but is all we know to say, we are so very sorry for this significant loss.
Love nad prayers, The Benton Walker Family
Kirsten, Mrs. Pat, Mr. Bill, Jodi and family,
You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Although mine and John's paths did not cross often during these past few years, I have very fond memories of John's full-of-life personality. Fun times from our childhood to his first days at Baylor. Please know that you I am praying for you.
There really are no words.....just know that I am praying constantly for your entire family!! I can't imagine how much you miss him!!!
Dearest Pat, Bill, Jodi and Kirsten,
Words cannot convey the sadness we feel at this time for you and John's precious little ones. But our prayers are surrounding you and the love of our Father are enveloping you. John was a precious young man who we loved watching grow. Thanks for sharing him with us!
Our love to you all-
Rhonda and Brooksher Banks
Dear Pat, Bill and Family,
We were stunned and heartbroken to learn of your loss. Please know that we lift you all in prayer and trust that the Good Lord will hold you gently in the palms of His hands.
Bill Carlton and Family.
May the love and grace of God comfort you during this time of grief. Look to him for strength and understanding and you will find comfort during this most difficult time. John will be missed by all but the memory of him and his spirit will live forever.
Dear Pat and Bill,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I can only imagine losing one of my son's to have a small idea of what you're going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Cousin Wendy
Kirsten, William and Collin,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Words can not express the deep sympathy we feel for you and your family at this very difficult time. Please know that we are constantly praying for you and you will continue to be in our thoughts.
Love,
Todd, Tamara, Reagan and Katie
Dear Bill Carlton and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and we Pray that all his family will over come his passing as time goes by.
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HIM, O LORD, AND LET PERPETUALLIGHT SHINEUPON HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. AMEN
Lealon and I were so sad to hear of John's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I can envision John at every stage of his babyhood and childhood. He was such a sweetheart. We love ya'll. V
Dear Bill, Pat, Kirsten and the Carlton family,
I know words can not describe or soothe the loss and pain you are feeling right now. Just know in times like these your family and friends are here for you. There will not be a day that goes by that John will not be missed. We lost a good man in John...
We were so shaken to hear of your loss and want you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers. He was a wonderful guy and he will be deeply missed.
Words cannot speak the sorrow. I'm glad to have known John, and I will always have the utmost respect for the entire Carlton family. May God be with you and comfort you in this difficult time.
Dear Bill, Pat and family,
All we can offer are prayers, love and to let you know the grief is shared. The peace of God be with all of you.
Keith & Leta
Our family extends our deepest sympathy to you at this time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Trey, Liz, Robert & Kate
Ben & Kathy
Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. Be assured that you are and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
I was deeply saddened when I learned of John's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bill and Pat, there are no words to tell you how deeply sad we are about John's loss. You and all your family are in our prayers to find God's love during this time.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God lift you all up in His arms and bring comfort to you during this time of sadness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dear Bill, Pat & Kirsten,
We share in your grief in the loss of John. He was a joy to work with at C-B...... so full of energy, life and
intellegence. I know that our Lord God is there to comfort you and fill you with His Love and Peace. You are in our prayers.
John and Marian Thomason
Pat and Family,
My heart cannot even wrap around the path that you
and your family have traveled these past few days and the many days ahead. You are such a sweet loving
family, please know that you are in our prayers as you
are carried by our heavenly father. Love and prayers to you all.
My sincere condolences for the loss of your son. My prayers are with your family during this sad time .
Kirsten, Scott and I are just heartbroken for you. We will continue to pray for you, William, Collin and the entire family.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of John. Our thoughts and Prayers go to Kirsten, the boys, Bill, Pat and Jodi.
Words are hard to come by at a time like this and I too am dumbstruck. I would just say that I am a better person for having known John. Thank you for sharing him. My family is praying for your family.
May God be with you all during this difficult time.
I saddened to hear about John. May the the Lord comfort you now with the peace that only comes from Him. The Carlton family is in our prayers.
Kirsten, Ms. Pat, Mr. Bill, Jodi and all of the Carlton Family -- My heart grieves for you over the loss of John. Even though our paths rarely crossed the last half of his life, I will always treasure his kind heart and welcoming smile. He was a true friend, and will be so very miseed. May the grace and peace of Jesus Christ sustain you during this difficult time.
Our family is deeply saddened by the unexpected death of John Carlton. Our brief time of knowing him, and his family has blessed our lives, and we will cherish what that has meant to us. Life will be different without him, however Life has been different because of him.
Go in grace, John.
We had the pleasure of knowing John while he was living in NWA. He was a person of integrity and someone that cared deeply for the well being of others. Our prayers are with your family.
I have always had the utmost love and respect for your family. My heart hurts for both of you, Jodi and Kirsten. John was a super guy. I consider myself fortunate to have worked side by side with him. There was no one more passionate, hard working, and dedicated. My prayers are with you all.
We are very sorry about the loss that you're suffering. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dub & Jo Ann Mitchell
Ken & Tamara Mitchell Davis
Kevin & Tonya Mitchell Moix
We are so sorry for your loss. John will be missed by all. We know he knows how much he was loved. We wish we had the words to ease you pain and lighten your heavy hearts but please know you are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
With love and prayers,
Rissa and Amanda Nettles
get u , will miss u!
I am so sorry for your loss, I will pray God provides you all the help you need in this time of sorrow.
William.
To the entire Carlton family, I extend my deepest condolensces during this time of sorrow. Know that God smiles down on you even in the darkest times of sadness. Now there's another angel to help watch over you all. God bless you and give you peace!
Kirsten, my thought and prayers go out to you and your family. My God hold you in his hands and give you strength for each day.
May the Lord bless and keep you in the days to come . My prayers are with all of the Carlton Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God bless.
Little did we know that morning
What sorrow the day would bring.
Our loss was great, the shock severe
To part with one we loved so dear.
We could not say our last farewell
Or even say good-bye
For you were gone before we knew
And only God knows why.
With sincerest and deepest sympathy to all of John's family and friends who's hearts are broken from this unimaginable loss. Time is truly standing still today.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the good memories bring a smile to your hearts at this difficult time. Please let me know if you need anything.
Our thought and prayers are with the entire family. We enjoy the entire time we worked with John and Kirsten on the house project. Take care . The entire family of PC Hardware/Light Innovations
Chuck & Charlene Prousnitzer
We join the many others who knew John in offering our deepest sympathy in his passing. In John we have lost a great friend, colleague, son and father. He will be missed be many.
Our prayers are with the Carlton family.
I haven't seen John in quite sometime, but I was very excited to see his friend request to me on Facebook. He was such a sweet and caring guy that he touched the lifes of those he knew, even if it was only a brief moment in their life. My heart is saddened. I am praying for your family. God Bless you.
Bill, Pat, Kirsten, Jodie & K.C
I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. One of my best memories of John was Joe letting him drive in CBC Nashville parking lot when he was just a little boy. My memories of John & your entire family will always have a special place in my heart, as you all were such a big part of mine & Ronald's life for over 25 years. Please know your entire family is in my thoughts & prayers. May your faith in our Lord help get you through this time of your life.
Susie Q
Sorry for your loss, Mr. Carlton.
I only worked with John for a short time before he left the company, but one of my first CBC memories is of John telling me about the tigers.
I was stunned and saddened to hear of his passing.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with the entire Carlton family during this difficult time.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE LET US KNOW. GARY AND PAT WINKLER
I met John relatively recently and spoke to him only on rare occassions but felt a sense of belonging from him that made me feel like a long time friend. He will be missed. My deapest and most heart felt condolences in the loss of your Son/Husband. May he rest in peace.
DEAR PAT AND BILL AND ENTIRE FAMILY,
WE WERE SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF JOHN PASSING.
PLEASE KNOW YOU ALL WITH BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
WITH ALL OUR LOVE,
RITA AND RICHARD
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I am so sorry for the loss to the Carlton family. I am lifting the family up to the Lord. I pray the Lord will give you the peace that comes from Him only. I pray the Lord will wrap His loving arms around all of you during this time and that He will grant you peace and continment that only He can.
In Christ,
Roger Booth
I am very sorry for the loss of your son. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am very sorry, and I pray that God will give you peace during this time of sadness.
Our deepest sympathy to the Carlton Family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill, Pat, Jodi & KC,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. I greatly enjoyed working and spending time with John. He was a deeply caring man who went after life with a vigor that many people do not possess. He was a blessing to this world and will be greatly missed.
All our thoughts and prayers,
Greg & Jen Huey
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John will be greatly missed. May God bless you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless
We love you all! I wish I had the words that would comfort you, but only God can give you the comfort that is sufficient. Just know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. We will never forget John and all the memories that we have of him.
Syd and I are sorry for your loss. We know what it is to lose a child and share your hurt. May God bless you.Ron & Syd
Bill, Pat, and Jodi please know that you are in our thoughts and all our prayers and remember that you are surrounded by God's grace and all of our love. John will be greatly missed.
"Throw all your worry on Him, because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
Carlton Family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your son. Your family and John's soul are in my prayers. I knew John through my experiences at CBC. It was a pleasure to know him. May God bless you during these trying times.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rely on God to give you the strength and endurance required during this difficult time.
No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. We wish you all the best through this very difficult time. God Bless
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May all your family find peace and comfort in your faith.
All of us at Opto 22 send our condolences. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with you. Take extra good care of the Grandchildren
We are heartbroken by the news of John's passing. We are praying constantly for your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family in this time of grief.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am deeply saddened by your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God be with each and everyone one of you during the very sad and unexpected time.
My prayers are with you all.
We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of John. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during your time of sorrow. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Clint Doby
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with your loss.
Howard and I are stunned and so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you and send our love to you at this sad time.
My prayers will be with you now and in the future.
I am sorry for your loss and will be praying for your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family, please accept my condolences.
Shelli Firmin
You are in our thoughts and prayers
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Carlton. We will keep you/yours in our prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the Lord be with you and comfort you.
We are heartbroken at the news of John's passing. Our earnest prayer is that you are sustained in the comfort and strength of our Lord during these days. God Bless. - jb
Our prayers are with your entire family.
My prayers are with you and your family.
On behalf of the Shubert family, please know our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you now.
I'm sorry for your loss, he is heaven right now
God Bless
Monterrey, MEX
To all of John's family
Our hearts go out to you in this time of loss and our prayers are with you all. If there is anything that we can do for you, we will be there for you as you were for us.
God Bless
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all
God is our refuge and strength.
My family’s prayers are with the Carlton Family.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God comfort and strengthen you in the days and months ahead.
I will be praying for the Carlton family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God comfort and strengthen you in the days and months ahead.
Very saddened to hear this. May God bless Bill, Pat, and Jodie along with John's wife and children during this time.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I am deeply saddened by your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
My family is praying for yours. May God guide you in this time of grief.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
The Archers
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carlton: I am so very sorry to hear about John he was always so cheerful when I spoke to him, and this is a very difficult time I know because we lost a precious daughter. May God be with you and my prayers will be with you. Sincerely
The world will miss John Carlton! May God comfort and keep you during this time.
May God be with you at this time of bereavement .
May God be with you at this time of bereavement .
My heart breaks for your loss. John will be in our thoughts and prayers.
You are going to be missed so much!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
As I only knew John for a short time, his energy and vigor were inspirational for me starting a new position with Carlton-Bates. I will always appreciate his early friendship and kind words. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dave Higdon
My thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
All my prayers and thoughts are with you.
My thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Sorry for your loss, Mr. Carlton.
Bill Bauer
LComp
God bless
While words escape this time, I only want you to know what I've always said to so many. I've never been more Honored than to have been considered a friend of your family. John was loved for so many reasons, but his friendship and smile were undeniable, and genuine. My family prays for each of you during this difficult time. God Bless you all
My heart breaks for your family. My prayer is that the Lord will wrap His arms around each of you, you will feel His love. and know that John is with Him.
my prayers are with all of you
We're really going to miss John, our hearts go out to all the family and friends. I really enjoyed working with him and watching him grow up, he never stopped asking questions, always learning. We're praying for all the family and friends and -please let us know if we can help with anything.