Carlton Wiley Stringer, 77, of Irwinville, Georgia, died suddenly, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Sunday, September 11, 2022, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Scott Stringer and Ricky Stringer officiating. Per Mr. Stringer's wishes, interment will be private. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, from 6 PM until 8 PM, at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Stringer was born December 5, 1944, in Irwin County, Georgia, to the late George W. & Willie Mae McGee Stringer. Mr. Stringer served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He was a self-employed contractor and enjoyed working. He attended Grace Baptist Church in Mystic, Georgia.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ginger Singletary Stringer; sons & daughters-in-law: Jeffery Stringer, Rodney & Michele Stringer, Scott & Leslie Stringer, Jonathon & Ellen Stringer; grandchildren: Hope & Anthony Frazier, Brandon & Harley Stringer, Caitlin & Adam Wiggins, Olivia & Charlie Parker, Shawn & Tammy Stringer, Matt & Courtney Bentley, Evanleigh Stringer, Mikayla Stringer, Cody Stringer, Carter Stringer, Caden Stringer and McKenzie Stringer; great-grandchildren: Logan, Landon, Talynn, Zaybree, Ava Jane, Weston, Major, MattMatt and Matasia; brothers: James & Retha Stringer and Vernon Stringer; a sister, Grace Carrowen ; several nieces and nephews; and his loving dog, Sophie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Hubert Stringer and Melvin Stringer and a sister, Lucille Osborne.