BORN

1933

DIED

2015

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Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors

5400 North Street

Nacogdoches, Texas

Edward Carlson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2015.

Mr. Edward L. Carlson of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Memorial Hospital at the age of 81.

He was born August 16, 1933, in North Dakota and had been a longtime Houston area resident before moving to Nacogdoches a few years ago.

Mr. Carlson was a proud veteran, serving his country with the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955 during the Korean Conflict. He retired from AT&T (Southwestern Bell) with 41 years of service. He was a faithful member of Nacogdoches Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Dorothy Marie Carlson and Lois Collier Carlson; and children, James McBride, Johnny McBride, Wanda McBride, and Linda Carlson.

His survivors include children, Cathy Hammond and husband Thomas "Pee Wee," Barbara Vicars and husband Terry, Roger McBride and wife Cindy, and Gordon Carlson and wife Grace; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services are set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Nacogdoches Community Church, located at 1907 North Stallings Drive, with the pastor, Dr. Jerry M. Jones, officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, located at 4922 FM 2864 near Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015, at Cason Monk-Metcalf, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.

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June 21, 2015

Gordon Carlson

Happy Fathers Day Dad. Your missed but realize your pain free and having fun.everyone here says hi. Will see you again.take care.
Gordon

April 26, 2015

alan miller

Ed you were a very good man. Alleays good to me and everyone

March 28, 2015

Justin Miller

Grandpa you were awesome.

March 27, 2015

Barbara Vicars

Daddy you will always be remembered. You will always be in my heart. You were the best father in the world to me.

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