Timothy L. Carlton

Carlton, Timothy L. Age 48 of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, June 7, 2013. He is survived by his children, Jason and Kaitlyn Carlton, both of Manhattan; mother and father, Victoria (Keith) Watson of Arkansas and Ron (Judi) Carlton of Florida; maternal grandmother, Phyllis Hanson; three sisters, Brenda Barnard of Manhattan, Christina Carlton of Arkansas and Pepper (Andy) Gryczewski of Bradley; one step-sister, Tammy (Raphael) Macias; four step-brothers, Brian Watson and Jim, Jeff and Joel Panattoni. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul Carlton and Lucille Green; maternal grandfather, Forrest Anderson; and step-grandfather, Otto Hanson. Timothy was born and raised in the Joliet area. He attended Lincoln Way Central and Reed Custer High Schools. He worked as a truck driver for RS Oil for 14 years and was currently employed with Spike Industries. Tim was a hard worker and he loved his children as well as his whole family. Memorial service for Timothy L. Carlton will be 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Forsythe Funeral Home, Manhattan. Rev. Carol Currier-Frighetto, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until time of service. Forsythe Funeral Home 507 South State Street (Rt. 52) Manhattan, IL (815) 478-3321 www.forsythefuneralhome.com