1920 - 2014Married 70 years, deeply rooted in common values and shared interests, they were true partners in life. Curious minds and a strong ethical sense led them to question and respectfully challenge their own values and the values of the status quo, and pursue change (as they saw fit) on the levels of policy, ground level activism and individual relationships. With great passion, they encouraged others to join them on this journey. For over 50 years they engaged themselves in a long list of projects and still had time for work, family, theater, dance, parties, bridge, golf, travel, and the beach. Great hosts, their homes were always open to friends and family and their parties were long, and at one time, legendary. The guest list spanned generations and featured passionate discussions alongside many foolish games and other silliness.Their family included daughters Sarah Belton (deceased) and Pamela Slocomb, sons-in-law Allan Belton and John Slocomb, granddaughters Erika Belton and Jessica Carlson, grandson-in-law Christopher Carlson, and their beloved poodles Qui Aime and Lovey. In their later years their family expanded to include the staff and residents at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC - in their last years, most especially the staff at Oak Bridge Terrace.Their gifts were awesome. Words cannot convey the loss for those who loved them, but there is comfort in the symmetry that, after a lifetime of partnership together, they left so close together. As always, she went first and then, after being assured that all the details were in order, he joined her. Well done! It was a wonderful life! How we shall miss you!
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