James Anthony Carlson

Jim was born in Oil City, PA and grew up in idyllic Kane, PA where he was an accomplished football and basketball player.

He attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA where he studied Business Administration and was the President of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. In addition, he completed ROTC and joined the United States Armed Forces upon graduation and was commissioned to First Lieutenant in Germany.

Following his service in the Army, Jim launched his esteemed career in Human Resources with General Electric in Chicago.

Jim was an excellent athlete and gracious sportsman. He enjoyed tennis, golf, squash, racquetball and dancing and was thrilled to compete in the Equitable Cup at the US Open in Flushing, NY with his daughter, Kymm.

Jim was an avid animal lover and humanitarian. He supported causes such as AISES, Save the Children and Bucknell University among other organizations.

He is survived by his daughter Kymm, brother Kenneth, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Jim's memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 14th at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in the Price Hall Chapel located at 9751 Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, FL. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to support our nation's active duty service members at uso.org.