Carlton a native of Halifax County was the son of the late, Willie Jackson and Rosella Acree Brantley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Lewis Brantley, sisters Josephine Twiford, Mildred Stephenson and two brothers Albert and Bill Brantley.

He was the owner /operator of B&B Electrical and was a Life- long Member of Stanley White Presbyterian Church.

Surviving is his wife, of 46 years, Sylvia Wynne Brantley, his son Carlton L. Brantley II and Nicole Gabriel of Kill Devil Hills, his sister, Delsie B. Fanney of Roanoke Rapids; sister-In-law, Mary Kathryn Brantley of Roanoke Rapids; two grandchildren Amanda Brantley McSwain and her husband Justin, Mark Brantley and his wife Danielle; three great grandchildren Logan McSwain, Riley McSwain  and Savanna Brantley; four special nieces, Michelle Moseley, Chris Smith Moseley, Cynthia Jackson and Gaile West and other nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday May 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Stanley White Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kevin Brunk officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers memorial Donations may be made to Stanley White Presbyterian Church, c/o Michelle Moseley 817 Allen Ave Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Arrangements are being handled by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, where the family will receive friends, Wednesday from 7-8:30 at the Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com