Carter Stockton

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ERWIN - Carter Stockton, age 89, of Erwin, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. A native of Erwin, Carter is a son of the late Hubert and Mindy (Tipton) Stockton. He was a member of Erwin Church of Christ and was a Pipefitter by trade. Carter loved his grandchildren and dog. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making a good trade. In addition to his parents, Carter is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Betty Lillian (Tipton) Stockton and his daughter, Cathy Jo Buck.

Carter Stockton has left behind to cherish his memory: son, Terry L. Stockton and significant other, Judith N. Jones; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Carter Stockton in a funeral service to be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Erwin Church of Christ. Minister Jeff Winters will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday and will continue until service time at Erwin Church of Christ. A committal service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery following the funeral. Those attending the committal service should meet at Erwin Church of Christ by 12:00 pm on Tuesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Chris Stockton, Terry Hensley, Michael Peterson and Aaron Peterson.

Family/Spouse: Betty Lillian Tipton. Betty was born about 1934 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 12 Oct 2021 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hubert married Mendia Jane Tipton about 1922 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Mendia (daughter of Wesley J. Caswall Tipton and Barbara Jane Edwards) was born on 3 Sep 1901 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 May 1961; was buried in Roseville Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Laura Alice Willis on 5 Oct 1899 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of Unkown and Sarah Frances McCray) was born on 27 Jun 1978 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Nov 1958 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Surname Willis was given after his mother Sarah Frances McCray married John Anderson Willis on 29 Dec 1887.

Wesley married Barbara Jane Edwards on 30 Sep 1900 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Barbara was born in Jan 1886 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 29 May 1970 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Eliza E. Carter on 23 Dec 1874 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of William H. Carter and Dulcenia Jane Briggs) was born on 2 Oct 1858 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jul 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Unkown married Sarah Frances McCray. Sarah (daughter of Isaiah McCray and Elminia Steward) was born in Feb 1852 in Davie County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Amanda Jane Blankenship on 19 Mar 1871. Amanda (daughter of Presley A. Blankenship and Sarah Banks) was born on 26 Jun 1853 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died about 1889 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Flag Pond, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]