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Carlton Simerson Obituary
SALISBURY - Carlton Ray (Carl) Simerson, 64, of Salisbury, passed away June 6, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was a cancer survivor for five years and had fought a courageous battle for the last six month against a recurrence.
Born Sept. 17, 1946 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Luther B. Simerson and Viola Moore Simerson. A 1964 graduate of North Rowan High School, Carlton served his country in the United States Navy as a radar man on the USS Storms destroyer. He worked at North Carolina Finishing Company and then KOSA (Fiber Industries) from which he retired after 35 years as an electrician and computer technician. A graduate of the 1994 class of Leadership Rowan, he was a member of the Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge and participated in many groups and activities at Christ United Methodist Church.
In his spare time, and after retirement, he enjoyed the beaches of South Carolina, working in the yard, playing golf with GARS for many years and most of all spending time with his family and many wonderful, loving friends.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Martha Hogue Simerson; children, William Ray Simerson of Salisbury, Michael Ray Simerson and fiancé Julie Justice of Lexington and Lea Ann Simerson Brown and husband Ryan of Kannapolis. Surviving in addition to his wife and children are a brother, Richard Simerson and wife Sharon of Sanford; a sister, Bonnie Simerson Cress and husband Allen of Faith; and four grandchildren, Matthew, Christopher, and Erin Simerson, all of Salisbury and Katie Lea Brown of Kannapolis. He also leaves behind his special little lap dog "Teapot".
Memorial Service & Visitation: 3 p.m. June 10, 2011, at Christ United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim King officiating. The visitation will follow in the fellowship hall. Military rites will be conducted by the N.C. Honor Guard and the Rowan County Honor Guard.
Memorials: Rowan Helping Ministries, 226 N. Long St., Salisbury, NC 28144; Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, 322 E. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC 28144; Christ United Methodist Church Bus Fund, 3401 Mooresville Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147; American Cancer Society, or to the donor's choice.
Evergreen Cremation Service is assisting the Simerson Family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Debra Foy
June 17, 2011
Martha...so sorry for the loss of your husband. Even though we never had the chance to meet, I know he was a wonderful man just hearing you speak of him the many days that we worked together. Havn't been in touch with you for so long but would love to talk with you again...could you look me up on FB. I sent you a request last week but know that you have been so very busy with everything going on. I do look forward to hearing from you. Take care and God bless you and your family!
Chaplain Wendell Bradley
June 11, 2011
May the PEACE that allows Carl to be overjoyed now and forever, and that allows him to be totally carefree about this earthly life we struggle through, may THIS peace now comfort us all who are left behind, those who look forward to that day that all will be together again.
Bonnie, I regret I that was unable to be at the service yesterday, but you all were on my heart all day and I was there in spirit. God Bless
June 10, 2011
Martha and children, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. Randy Messick
Mike & Karen Browning
June 9, 2011
Martha, We want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Carl. It was a privilege to have met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
susan hampton
June 9, 2011
Bonnie,I was sorry to read about Carlton,praying for the family during this time.
June 9, 2011
LeaAnn, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family. Sheliah Gainer
Susie Perkins
June 9, 2011
Martha,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Carlton was a very special man. I will miss "The Godfather".
God grant us the serenity to accept the things we can not change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference" Just for Today. Love you Carlton!
Love to you all.
Gordon Correll
June 9, 2011
All of us at GARS (Golf Association of Rowan Seniors) express to you and your family our sincere sadness upon learning of the passing of Carl. Please allow your faith and your many memories of him sustain you during this difficult time.
Lowry Smith
June 9, 2011
Martha, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I miss the time Carl and I had together-seems like it was not enough to really appreciate all he had to offer. He will be missed greatly and you and the family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Lowry
June 9, 2011
Bonnie I am ver sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my prayers. May God bless you and give you all peace in this time of sadness.
Jennifer
June 8, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Billy told me the other day, our families hearts and prayers go out to your family.
Ashley Fox (and the whole McClain family)
June 8, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family. We will see our loved ones again one day. I meet Carlton with you in NAR-A-NON.
Renee N
gayle keys
June 8, 2011
martha and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. i remember many fun years growing up with all my cousins in yadkin.aunt viola june carlton , bonnie,and all the huge moore family. time passed way too fast. please let me know if i can help in anyway. love to you, gayle moore keys, n.myrtlebeach, sc---larry and chris moore salisbury
June 8, 2011
Bonnie: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. God be with you in your time of grief and sorrow.
Rita C. Hooks
Janice Lester
June 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He was a classmate of mine.
Donna Barnes/Arey
June 8, 2011
Carlton and I went through school together and what a fun/nice guy. Glad that I saw him & wife at David Moore's funeral a few years ago. Prayers for Richard & rest of family.
June 8, 2011
Prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.. Carlton and I went thru school together..Even though our paths did not cross often after graduation- when it did it was as though we just talk the day before..Fond memories..God is always by our side to give us the strength we need...Pat Hathcock Sechler
Gary Honbarger
June 8, 2011
Worked with Carl many years at Kosa and previous companies. He was always fun the be around. Anyone who know him will miss him. Sorry for our loss.
Jim Walser
June 8, 2011
Richard I am so sorry to hear of Carltons passing. I have very fond memories of riding in his go kart that your dad made for him. It was good to see him at the Yadkin reunion. My prayers go out to you and your family. Carlton is at peace now and having a great reunion with his family that has gone before him.
Myra Kenerly Stevens
June 8, 2011
Dear Martha,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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