Samuel Carlton Obituary

Prayers for the family, from TCU classmate LH Webb

So very sorry to hear this news. Sam was a cool cat in High School. My sympathy to his brothers and his sister, Debbie. And of course, to his parents.

I am so very saddened and extend my heartfelt hope to the family that they be strengthened to endure this tragic loss. Sam was my friend. He had, in my opinion, a humility about him, an authenticity seldom found these days. He had my trust in now there´s an empty place, a debt, that I will try to satisfy with more kindness toward others.

My condolences to the family and friends of Sam. I worked in accounting at American Forest Management. When Sam came to Charlotte for meetings he was always so kind and would always speak and ask me how I was doing. He was truly a kind person and he will be missed.

Sam was a good friend from high school. He is the one who introduced me to soccer in 9th grade and we commanded the center of the soccer field as halfbacks. He was indefatigable...never ran out of gas like the rest of us! My sincere condolences to all of the Carltons. Malcolm Butler SCDS class of 76

Dear Elizabeth, Isabel, and Sara Cail, We are so deeply sorry to hear this. We will hold you in our hearts and prayers. The Rawls Family

My deepest condolences to the Family from Philip and Rose from Andros South Bonefish Lodge.We will miss you we cherish our time together it definitely will not be the same. To the Carlton Family be strong we will keep you in our prayers. We love you guys .

I am so sorry for your loss. Sam was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother and son. He was also a true friend to so many. It was such a pleasure and joy for me to get to know Sam. Our time in Andros chasing bonefish over these last 15 years was the highlight of my year. Sharing the day on a flats boat with Sam was always a delight. The conversation was always about family and it was clear that there was nothing more important to him than his family. He always lit up when he talked about Elizabeth, Sarah and Isabel and more recently it was fun to see him beaming with joy when the conversation turned to his two grandchildren.
Sam was a true gentleman. He was humble and respectful to all and he was a beautiful fly fisherman with a graceful fly cast. It was fun to watch his intensity when he had his sights on a big fish.
Sam was a true friend whom I loved very much. I will never pick up a fly rod or step onto a bonefish flat without remembering him. We will all miss him very much, but be thankful for so many great memories.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I have fond memories of Sam while we were together at SCDS.

My sincere condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Sam and his love for the outdoors. You all are in my prayers.

John E. "Pancho" Morse, Jr. 76'

Elizabeth, Isabel, Sarah, et al,
I'd like to offer my sincere condolences for this devastating loss.

I have been fortunate enough to work with Sam for the last 10 years. Working with Sam over those 10 years, we developed a friendship as we shared many interests and opinions. I will sorely miss my friendship with Sam and working with him. He will never be forgotten.

Let us all remember how lucky we've been to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

While on the Board of the Lowcountry Land Trust, Sam generously shared his vast knowledge of forestry practices, which was invaluable in working with LLT's easement donors. He would always take time to help out, and his opinions were highly valued. HIs work made a real difference in conservation here in the Lowcountry. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences to his family, a wonderful man gone far too soon.

Sam, may your soul, through the mercy and love of God, rest in eternal peace!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. He was an amazing man and a joy to work. He will be missed and I will miss our conversations.

Sam always treated me with respect and dignity. When others ignored, he did not. His kind and gentle presence will be missed.

I´ve known and worked (AFM-Sumter) with Sam for close to 25 years. He indeed was a gentle and humble soul. He had such a warm and caring smile! I know the AFM-Walterboro office family will surely miss him.
My prayers and condolences are with his family during this heartbreaking time.

I had the privilege of working with Sam for almost 23 years. I always enjoyed talking with him, most often about our daughters and soccer. He was a kind man who will be missed by many. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.

I will miss Sam. I always enjoyed catching up with him at company meetings. When we were both first hired at Shaw, McLeod, Belser and Hurlbutt we spent many hours working together in the woods. He was indeed a kind soul. Proud to have known him and consider him my Wood's Brother.