Bruce is survived by his three sons and their spouses, Bruce A. Carlton Jr., Wayne D. Carlton (Nancy), Dr. Jonathan E. Carlton (Susan); brother Dr. Russell Carlton (Donna); 5 grandchildren: Matthew Carlton, Jessica Hallam (James), Daniel Carlton, Sarah Carlton, and Alexandra Carlton; and 2 great-grandchildren, Benedict and Thomas Hallam. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 39 years, Deane Franklin Carlton, and brother, Bernard M. Carlton.
Bruce was born on May 1, 1934, in Richmond, Virginia to Alec Carlton and Grace Parrish Carlton. He graduated from John Marshall HS in 1952 and the University of Richmond in 1955 with a degree in Business and Accounting. He worked for the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney. He married Deane, his lifelong sweetheart in 1957. After completing two years of service in the Army at Fort Belvoir, the couple returned to Richmond. Bruce began working for Eskimo Pie as an accountant before taking a position at Reynolds Metals in the tax department where he served for over 30 years. Bruce and Deane raised their family and became lifelong members of the Ridge Baptist Church family where Bruce was an active and dedicated member serving many years as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, and pillar.
Bruce was known for his kindness and trusting, generous, giving nature. He served on the boards of Entrust FCU, Promise Care Child Development Center, and FAST. He most enjoyed and favored being of service to others and often volunteered at various local events.
At this time, no services are scheduled. Please visit www.WoodyFuneralHome.com for updates on service date and time. Bruce will be inurned next to Deane in the Ridge Church Cemetery. It is hoped that at a future date all friends, colleagues, and family will gather to celebrate a life well-lived; “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy lord” - Matthew 25:21. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ridge Baptist Church, American Cancer Society, or the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. The family would like to thank all those who have held Bruce in their thoughts and prayers.
Update: 11/6/2020
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Ridge Baptist Church, 1515 East Ridge Road, Henrico, Va. 23229
