William “Buck” Henry Carlton Jr., 89, of Plant City, died Feb. 3, 2017, in Port Charlotte.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Japan during World War II. He was also an avid hunter.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ella Geneva Carlton; son, Clay Cowart Carlton; daughters, Jeannean C. Adams (Ellis A.) and Susan Carlton Woodard (Robert); grandchildren, Clay Carlton Jr. (Brenda), Clifton Carlton, Rebecca Falter (Matthew) and Sarah Woodard; and great-grandchildren, Rayna Carlton and Colin Falter.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Carlton Watkins.
A funeral service was held Feb. 7, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center in Plant City.
Committal followed at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice at TidewellHospice.org, or to the Salvation Army at SalvationArmyUSA.org.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.