Memorial Services for Vernon (Billy) Willis Carlton, Jr., 89 of Groveton, Texas will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the Cartwright Memorial Chapel of Groveton Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Sharrock officiating.
Billy was born on May 9, 1934, in Houston, Texas to Vernon Willis Carlton and Aileen (Courtney) Carlton and he joined our Heavenly Father on August 11, 2023, where he passed away peacefully at his home in Groveton, Texas.
Billy was a past graduate of Groveton high school in Groveton, Texas. He attended Allen Academy for two years prior to enlisting in the United States Army where he served during the Korean War.  He was stationed in Germany when he was discharged to return home in Groveton, Texas.  He then went on to attend and graduate from Sam Houston State University where he received his bachelor's degree.  Billy was a hard worker and enjoyed his dedicated work ethics.  He served as past president of Houston County Cooperation as well as owning and operating his own feed store distributorship.  Billy loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He enjoyed helping others and was active with the Trinity County Fair association.  He loved helping to teach the youth about working and helping to provide them with the tools to succeed in their adult lives.  Billy was a past board member of the Trinity County Farm Bureau, and he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Groveton.  Billy also was a huge fan of the Groveton Indians Sports program.

Mr. Carlton is survived by his children: son, Steve Carlton and wife, Danita of Center, TX; son, Vernon Carlton, III and wife, Kelly of Center, TX; daughter, Rebecca Carlton of Rusk, TX; son, Sam Carlton and wife, Tammy of Groveton, TX; son, Travis Smith; daughter, Lisa McCollum; daughter, Sheila Greenwood and husband, Scott; daughter, Melinda Jordan and husband, Dale. He leaves a legacy of 8 grandchildren:  Shanna Carlton, Chad Carlton, "Will" Carlton, Ben Carlton and wife, Brittany, Corey Carlton and Kristin Merriwether, Allison Getro and husband, Taylor, David Carlton, and Emily Smith; 13 great‐grandchildren: Zack Carlton, Tristan Carlton, Bella Carlton, Lindsey Hibbard, Hailey Hibbard, Bently Carlton, Branson Carlton, Beau Carlton, Beckett Carlton, Collin Carlton, Sawyer Carlton, Alyx Carlton, and Kelby Getro; and a host of other relatives and friends, also survive.

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