He was born on July 21, 1925 in Kinderhook Township, Michigan.
Carlton graduated from Fremont High School in 1943.
He was a lifetime farmer, and was a school bus driver for over 20 years for the Coldwater Schools.
Carlton was a member of Stokes Chapel United Methodist Church in California Township, Michigan. Carlton and his wife loved music, and were well known in the Tri-State area for many years, for playing music and singing. He was a Christian man, and enjoyed farming, gardening, and being outdoors.
He married Olive Marie Hufnagle on September 24, 1944 in Fremont, Indiana. She preceded him in death on March 17, 2015.
Survivors include three sons, Rodney (Susan) Force of Coldwater, Michigan, Eugene “Gene” (Linda) Force of Montgomery, Michigan, and Martin (Brenda) Force of Fremont, Indiana, six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, eleven step-great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Naomi Hoot of Coldwater, Michigan.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Noble Force and Lulu (Harbaugh) Force Koos.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Rev. Frederick Cain will officiate the service.
Burial will follow at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.
Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to the Stokes Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 272 Camden, MI 49232, or Southern Care Hospice, 1965 Boardman Road, Suite B, Jackson, MI 49202.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the Force family.
