Carlton was born on August 25, 1935 to J. Noble and Heddie Sydow Kennon in Amarillo, Texas. He grew up in Plainview, Texas, graduated from West Texas A&M University, and was in the U.S. Navy and honorably discharged in 1958. He married Charlotte Clayton from Memphis, Texas on November 7, 1960. They have a daughter, Amy, born in 1963 and a son, Michael, born in 1966. Carlton worked for Rock Island Railroad and retired in 2000 from the Union Pacific Railroad after 41 years.
Carlton is survived by his wife, Charlotte, of the home. Daughter, Amy and husband Ron Unruh of Pampa, Texas. Son, Michael Kennon and wife Cindy of Lubbock, Texas. Grandchildren, Megan and Wesley Simpson of Haddam, Kansas; Katie Austin of Erick, Oklahoma; Karlie Kennon of Lubbock, Texas; Macey and Skylar Bonnette of Lubbock, Texas; Burkely and Corby Unruh of Pampa, Texas. Great-grandchildren Riggin and Harper Austin; Henry, Verity, Brendan, and Dorothy Simpson, and Kamden Bonnette, Sisters-in-law: Sondra Kennon of Temple, Texas; Linda Bartz of Amarillo, Texas; Sherry Thrash of Waco, Texas; and Tamara Naylor of Memphis, Texas. Brothers-in-law: Carlton Clayton of Cabot, Arkansas; John Fulton of Meridian, Texas; and Tommy Naylor of Memphis, Texas. A host of nieces and nephews also. Carlton also has numerous friends at Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he served as trustee for many years, and wonderful friend and pastor, Joan Gaines.
Carlton was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Kennon of Plainview, Texas.
In Lieu of Flowers donations to Enhabit Hospice or Covenant Presbyterian Church.
