Donald Ray Carlton

Donald Ray “Don” Carlton, 89, of Cynthiana, IN passed away on December 26, 2021 at his home. He was born June 9, 1932 in Evansville, IN to Ehrman and Lillian Lucille (Mills) Carlton. He was married for 68 years to Doris (Ogura) Carlton and lived most of their married years in Cynthiana.

He attended Reitz High School. Don was a decorated Korean War Veteran and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After retiring from Whirlpool, he had a variety of jobs, but his favorite was his years at Commercial Landscape and later went on to do his own landscaping business for several of the people he truly enjoyed. He loved gardening, doing landscaping and fishing. He was a master at growing tomatoes, and he knew every secret to catching catfish. He had been a Hadi Shrine Funster and a member of the Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge.

Don was loved by so many people. He was “Pa” to his family. He is survived by his wife Doris; daughter Cindy (Stanley) Martin of Cynthiana, Vicki ( George) Highsmith of Kingsland, GA and Kelly Carlton (Joe) Fredrich of Evansville; grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren; sister Margie Espenlaub of St. Wendel; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters and five brothers and his faithful dog, Dobie.

The family would like to thank Dr. Chester Burkett for his many years of caring for Donald and for all the 3:00 a.m. visits to the hospital. They would also like to thank Deaconess Hospice for their care while he was at home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021 at Alexander West Chapel with burial at Alexander Memorial Park with full military rites. Visitation will be at Alexander West Chapel from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. Friday until service time. Masks are recommended. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Posey County Humane Society.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.