John Wood Carlton

John Wood Carlton, 76, of Bloomington, Illinois passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center. John was born June 26, 1943 in West Salem, Illinois. He married Dee Witsman on September 18, 1965 in Olney, IL.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Christi and Tim Barnett of Coralville, IA, son and daughter-in-law Chad and Denise Carlton of Heyworth, IL, and his five grandchildren Bryce and Elizabeth Barnett, Tyler, Brock, and Megan Carlton.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dee and mother, Glendine Carlton.

John served his country in the US Navy. He graduated from Olney Community College, where he was student body president and he obtained a BS degree in Marketing from Eastern Illinois University. Upon graduation, John spent the remainder of his career in various roles for Marathon Oil Company.

John was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing sports, playing cards and golfing. He could frequently be found cheering for the Fighting Illini, Chicago Bears and St. Louis Cardinals. He loved to travel, as he and Dee traveled throughout the US and Europe before her passing.

John’s favorite thing was doing anything with his grandchildren. He enjoyed hearing about their accomplishments and he attended many of their events to cheer them on.

John lived a full life and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his good nature and great sense of humor.

His wish is to be cremated, which has been entrusted to East Lawn Funeral Home. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Central Illinois.