William Max Carlton

Yadkinville- Mr. William Max Carlton, 77, of Hoots Road passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 11,1943 in Forsyth County to the late William Ralph and Iris Binkley Carlton. Mr. Carlton was an avid pilot and spent several years working in the aviation industry. He was a flight instructor, managed different airports, painted planes, was the owner and operator of a trucking company and a sign company. In his earlier years, he attended Harmony Grove Friends Meeting. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara H. Carlton. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Penny Carlton; nephew Jeff Carlton, and fiancé, Annika Meulink; and his niece, Elizabeth Ramzy and husband, Hunter. A celebration of life service will be conducted 10:30 AM on Saturday November 7, 2020 at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville. After the service their will be lunch and if weather permits a flyover in honor of Max will take place at the Elkin Airport. Due to the COVID restrictions it has been asked that everyone in attendance to please wear a face mask for this event at the funeral home and airport please.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin, 243 North Lee Avenue, Yadkinville, NC 27055 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Carlton Family.