Carlton Elliott Harlow
November 23, 1942 ~ May 26, 2012
Carlton Elliott Harlow, 69, of Rocky Mount passed away suddenly Saturday, May 26, 2012.
Carlton is survived by his true love, Judi Brewer Lee; daughters, Marcie Coyne and husband Mark of Chapel Hill, and Julia Levy and husband Jeff of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Katie and Josh Coyne; and his faithful canine companion, Max. He is also survived by his sister, Ginger Melton and husband Dennis of Franklin TN; nephews, Parker Foxworth, Jeff Foxworth and Matthew Melton; niece, Katherine Melton; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Clara Harlow and his sister, Nancy Foxworth.
Carlton will always be remembered for his kind heart, his willingness to help others, and his quick wit. His family would like to express their profound appreciation to those who encouraged and supported Carlton this past year.
The family will receive visitors from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Tuesday May 29, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service of celebration will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the funeral home chapel with Dennis Melton officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Duke Cancer Fund, 512 S. Mangum Street, Suite 400, Durham NC, 27701.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Our Hearts and Prayesr go out to all of Carlton’s loved ones, he was an inspiration to all and will be sorely missed. Dennis Sparks and Family
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the friends and family of Carlton Harlow. Carlton was a good friend and mentor to me and I will never forget him. My heart grieves with you and I am continuously praying for the comfort that can only come from God to be with you during these difficult days. – Ronnie Bullins
We extend our deepest sympathy to Carlton’s family. You are in ou thoughts and prayer. Louise Abernathy and family
The employees of Loftis Companies wish to express our condolences to the family and friends of Carlton. No matter what the circumstance, our days were always brightened by our conversations with Carlton. We will miss our shared business experiences. We will pray for the comfort of God’s grace in this time of bereavement. —Ron W. Loftis, Jr., MAI
I’ve known Carlton for years and was praying for his recovery when first hearing about the diagnosis a year or so ago. I would occasionally call and well into last summer while in Texas we would talk, then relied on his voice mail — as was today Monday, June 4 when I reached a friend and got word that truly stunned me. My heart goes out to Judi Lee, and of course his family. Carlton was a true friend, and colleague in the Community Resource Exchange nonprofit I was hoping to re-join him in after his recovery. He was always helpful and encouraging with me and he will be with me in spirit forever. I am in Richmond at 804-240-5799 and at some point I would like to share my strong feelings for what Judi is dealing with now and down the road.
My sincere sympathy is with all the Harlow family. When I think of Carlton, I especially remember the time he came to my house at Wrightsville Beach to visit his sister, Nancy, who had only a few weeks left to live. Carlton brought us enough food and paper products for days and proceeded to fix a meal for the many friends and family that had gathered to be with Nancy. I felt this was so thoughtful of him and have never forgotten this kind gesture. Carlton, Nancy and their parents are now together and I’m sure they are quite content. Love to you all-Jane Woodbury
I’ve Known and worked with Carlton for over 30 years this came as a total shock this morning when i found out about his passing. It was in april that i last talked with Carlton and as always he was up beat. He was trying to put together a deal for me him and Jim Nolting.My heart goes out to Judi Lee and Max and the girls. I have lost a dear dear friend. J.R. Harris Reidsville,n.c. 336 932 5252