Carleton E. Elmore, 74, a native of Butler and resident of the Mobile area for over 68 years, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 at his home.
He was employed as an inland tugboat pilot for Inland Shipping for 44 years and loved gardening, woodworking and had a great love of animals. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge #108, Dauphin Island Parkway.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Irene Russell.
Survivors include his wife, Janet S. Elmore of Theodore; two sons, Carleton (Cindy) Elmore of Belforest and Raymond Elmore of Tennessee; two stepsons, Bill (Brenda) Higgins of Gainesville, Ga., and Andy Higgins of Theodore; 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Hughes Cremation & Funeral Service, Daphne.
