Herbert John Carlson, Jr., went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2017. He was born April 28, 1935 in San Antonio, TX to Bernice and Herbert John Carlson, Sr. He was a proud graduate of Thomas Edison High School, Class of 1953. He enjoyed everything about cars, riding motorcycles, the Texas coast, fishing, camping out in the Winnebago and a good cold beer and was a very talented artist. He was part of Stock Car Racing for many years and took great pride in Building Car #45. He later owned West Ave. Auto parts, Carlson's Auto Service, worked and managed various Toyota Dealerships and in his senior years enjoyed driving the school bus for Northeast Independent School District where he retired. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Marguerite "Rick" Lindsley, (Deceased), Irene Hill (Deceased), daughter Connie Carlson. He is survived by his children: Cindy Carlson, Reesa Bowen, Herbert John "Bubba" Carlson III, Robby Carlson, Dale Carlson and Robin Carlson-Karam, grandchildren: Jesse Browning, Megan Browning, Clay Bowen, Chris Carlson, Devin Carlson, Patrick Carlson, Carley Karam, Tori Karam, Ellie Carlson and Cain Carlson.
The Family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and Caregivers at Kirkwood Manor in New Braunfels and Harbor Hospice for their genuine kindness, never ending patience and superb care that you gave to our Father, we are forever grateful. In lieu of Flowers, to honor his life donations to Fisher House, Humane Society and Dementia Society of America are welcome.
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