Celebrating the life of
Carlton E. Conaway
August 31, 1947 - August 09, 2010
Carlton Earl "Carl" Conaway, 62, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010 at Candler Hospital with his family by his side. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island. Carl was retired after 21 years of service from the Georgia Ports Authority Police Department. He was a member of the American Legion Post #154, and was a founding member of the Tybee Memorial Committee. Carl served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps.
He is survived by his wife, Frankie McBride Conaway, of Tybee Island, his mother, Virginia Fields, of Savannah, his father, Marion Conaway, of Reidsville, daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Mike Leach, of Richmond Hill, Denise and Steve Talick, of Elizabeth City, NC, and son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Christine Conaway, of Savannah. Also surviving are his step-children and their spouses, David and Leisa Forman, of Duluth, and Tracy Forman and David Taft, of Savannah, and his eight adored grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held at the American Legion on Tybee Island, on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
A private family graveside service will be held at Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Taylor and the staff at Summit Cancer Care, Dr. Gifford Lorenz and his staff, and the staff of 4 north, Oncology at Candler Hospital.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Frankie, On behalf of the Burke Family our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family. Carl was a Good man and will be remembered for his kindness.
- Jay Burke, Tybee Island, GA
Frankie ~ I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers...Karin
- Karin Edwards, Savannah, GA
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the many happy memories of your loved one remind you of the good times you've shared. May God comfort and carry you through.
- Jeff and Sandra Cook, Tennille, GA
To the Conaway Family My deepest sympathy on the passing of Carl.I worked with him on many occasions in my capacity as attorney for GPA.He was always a professional and a good man.He will be missed.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
With sincere Sympathy. 'Peace I leave with you I give unto you, Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid' John 4:27.Praying that God's love will embrace and comfort you during this diffcult time. God gave a promt to me last week to call Carlton. I wanted to go over old time's. I did not know he was sick. But, I did know when God tell's you to do something he means NOW! Carlton & I go way back to our teen years. He was always a gentle man. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him will feel your sorrow.
- Nita Lord Shelton, Savannah, GA
Frankie, Carl was a wonderful person and great friend, he will be greatly missed. Our sympathy goes out to you and your families. You are in our thoughts, prayers and our love for the both of you are in our hearts.
- Jeff & Winona Weaver, Tybee Island, GA
Frankie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time of bereavement. Artis & Martha
- Artis Morrison, Midway, GA
Frankie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- David Eller and Family, savannah, GA
My condolences to the Conway family. Treasure your memories.
- Roger Pattee, Savannah, GA
Frankie, On behalf of the Burke Family our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family. Carl was a Good man and will be remembered for his kindness.
- Jay Burke, Tybee Island, GA
Frankie ~ I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers...Karin
- Karin Edwards, Savannah, GA
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the many happy memories of your loved one remind you of the good times you've shared. May God comfort and carry you through.
- Jeff and Sandra Cook, Tennille, GA
To the Conaway Family My deepest sympathy on the passing of Carl.I worked with him on many occasions in my capacity as attorney for GPA.He was always a professional and a good man.He will be missed.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
With sincere Sympathy. 'Peace I leave with you I give unto you, Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid' John 4:27.Praying that God's love will embrace and comfort you during this diffcult time. God gave a promt to me last week to call Carlton. I wanted to go over old time's. I did not know he was sick. But, I did know when God tell's you to do something he means NOW! Carlton & I go way back to our teen years. He was always a gentle man. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him will feel your sorrow.
- Nita Lord Shelton, Savannah, GA
Frankie, Carl was a wonderful person and great friend, he will be greatly missed. Our sympathy goes out to you and your families. You are in our thoughts, prayers and our love for the both of you are in our hearts.
- Jeff & Winona Weaver, Tybee Island, GA
Frankie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time of bereavement. Artis & Martha
- Artis Morrison, Midway, GA
Frankie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- David Eller and Family, savannah, GA
My condolences to the Conway family. Treasure your memories.
- Roger Pattee, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
