Carlton Jones

Carlton Eric Jones was born on April 16, 1959 to the late Louella  and George Jones in Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey. He passed away on May 23, 2025 in Woodbine, New Jersey.

He attended Middle Township High School in Cape May Courthouse, NJ. Carlton spent most of his life in living in New Jersey , however he ventured out and resided in both California and Delaware. Carlton held various jobs throughout his career.

He worked at the So Cal Alcohol and Drug program in Southern California as a dependency worker.  
While in California he also was a part time actor and model.

In Delaware, Carlton worked at the Loockerman Exchange and the Sheraton as a host. He is still remembered by so many people that came in contact with him.

When  in New Jersey Carlton held many jobs but he loved working  as tour guide for the Bayshore  Center with the AJ Meerwald Tall Ship. He also worked at the Woodbine Development Center  as a direct support staff for a number of years. His favorite job, however, was working as a bus aide with Middle Township School District as a bus aide. His children affectionately called him “Mr. J.”

Carlton was a dedicated advocacy member for the Aids Alliance of New Jersey .

Carlton had a dynamic personality, a good sense of humor, and an infectious laugh. He was full of life and loved to have a good time. He loved to dance and celebrate with his family. He especially loved a good card game and pinned himself as “King Kong” on the spades table.

Carlton absolutely loved fashion and made sure he always was dressed for the occasion. He loved theater and the arts. Dinner and a show was a top tier outing. If it was a bad show,or the food was terrible, he’d let you know.

Carlton was preceded in death by both his parents Louella and George Jones.

He leaves to cherish beautiful memories one sister, Georgette Cooper of Dover , DE; one brother Stephen Jones Sr. (Andrea) of Dover, DE; four aunts, Cora Clark and Delores “Dee” Spaulding both of Cape May Courthouse, NJ; Beverly Spaulding (Tom) of Myrtle Beach, SC; and Edith Spaulding of Forked River, NJ. Carlton lived for his nieces and nephews. He was proud to be their uncle and had a special bond with each of them. Richard, Stephen Jr, Jamelle, Kyan, Darryl, George, Louella , and Darralvonna were his pride and joy. Carlton was blessed to also enjoy his great nephews and nieces as well.  Aiden, Darryl, Malcolm, Sienna, Aria,  Nyanna and Jaivyn. He will be remembered by a host of cousins, friends, and extended family

Memorial services will be held at 2pm. Friday , June 13 at Cape May County Park. 707 US-9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Pavilion number 3.