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Obituary for Jon L Carlson
Jon L. Carlson, age 67, of Metropolis, passed away June 7, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY.
He was born December 19, 1944 in Geneva, IL to Elmer and Olive (Carr) Carlson. He married Frances Buttrum on April 13, 1965; she preceded him on December 9, 2008. Jon was a retired truck driver from Lindell May Trucking Service. He had also worked as a union steward for the Teamsters at Wagner’s. Jon loved to fish, do word search puzzles, and watch wrestling. He was of the Baptist faith.
Jon is survived by son, Jon and wife Jenna Carlson of Paducah; daughter, Teresa and husband Bryan Thomas of Metropolis; 13 grandchildren, Cody, Cory, Daniel, Jonathan, Lacy, Hailey, Kaitlyn, Caitlyn, Kali, Kailey, Jacob, Jerry, Kayla; 2 great grandchildren, Hadley, Hailey; 2 sisters, Marge Thomas of Brookfield, MO, Olive Scott of Carrollton, OH; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Bob Carlson, Sonny Carlson, Wilbert Carlson; sister, Carol Pierce.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville. Burial will follow at the New Liberty Cemetery in Eddyville. Service will be conducted by Topper Council.
Memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville. Burial will follow at the New Liberty Cemetery in Eddyville. Service will be conducted by Topper Council.
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