Richard Guy (Rick) Carlton, 63, of 106 Falcon Ridge Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany in Low Moor.

He was born on June 9, 1956 in Richmond, a son of the late Richard H. Carlton and Betty Ann Tuck Hill.

He was a retired glazer with Glass and Metals, Inc.

Rick enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and most especially spending time with his family, and loved cars.

He is survived by his wife, Ritzi Carlton of Clifton Forge; two daughters, Michelle Carlton "Beanie" Fryling and husband, Paul of Glen Allen and Tracey Coffey and husband, Gerald of Pleasantview, TN; two sons, Michael Carlton and wife, Gina of Chesterfield and Terry Forren, of Mansfield, OH; a sister, Ann Lumpkin of Aylett; twelve grandchildren five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, with Mr. Chris Fisher officiating. Interment will be private.

His family will receive friends on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at Nicely Funeral Home.

The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions in his memory to Jackson River Enterprises, 825 W. Edgemont Drive, Covington, Virginia 24426.