Mr. Carl Lucian Poston, Jr., 92, entered into rest on Monday, November 17, 2025.  Born in Florence County, SC, he was a son of the late Carl L. Poston, Sr. and the late Jessie Mae Haynes Poston.

Carl attended the University of South Carolina. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was recognized as the last American soldier to leave Korea. Carl was a member of the Benton Masonic Lodge No. 26 of Timmonsville. He retired from the railroad after 42 years of service. He was also the founder and owner/operator of Carl Poston Income Tax. He had a special place in his heart for animals which was evident in the way he protected and rescued many animals. His family considered him a friend to the many animals he saved and this prompted him to operate his own animal sanctuary.  He was a lover of nature that enjoyed spending time outdoors and hiking. He was an avid reader and was the author of three books. Carl was very wise and left a lasting impact on many people. He will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his son, Carl L. Poston, III (Debbie); daughters, Donna Hendrick (David), Janet Poston; grandchildren, James David Hendrick, Jr. (Cynthia), Carl L. Poston, IV, Chad Poston (Kathryn), Alexis Poston (Devin Primrose), Dempsey Poston (Sydney); special niece and great niece, Jessie Ochs, Sandra Altman Floyd; numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Calcutt; granddaughter, Donette Hendrick; sister, Ramona Goodman; nephew, Ronnie D. Grady; grandmother who raised him, Mattie Prosser Poston; his beloved pet, "Lil Fella."

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Crooks will officiate with burial to follow in Prosser Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5pm until 7pm on Thursday at the funeral home.