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Derick Carlson Obituary

Derick B. Carlson WINDSOR - Derick Brian Carlson, 47, died July 4, 2009, at his home. Born in Eugene, Ore., he was self employed as a battery sales and serviceman. He was the son of Patricia Finley of Wytheville, Va., and Robert Job Carlson and wife Patricia of Ohio. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Donna M. Carlson; son, Ryan Carlson; daughter, Mandi Carlson; sisters, Tammy Dunagan and husband Keith of Wytheville and Allison Jennings and husband Larry of West Virginia. He is also survived by caring former in-laws, Charles and Marie Shupe and by his former wife, Beverly Meador, along with many special friends. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory by John Hughes. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 7, 2009.

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Norma Testerman

July 15, 2009

Tammy, I'm so sorry to hear of Derrick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.

Shane Funk

July 15, 2009

I hope all his family well and remember him as a wonderful person.

Mark Boehm

July 15, 2009

I am sorry to hear about Derrick's passing. I remember him well from MSHS. I remember some of the girls in our class saying to each other "oh, he is so cute!" and I remember him from band too. I am sorry for your loss, Tammy, and please know I am praying for you and your family at this time.

Pam Pruitt

July 15, 2009

I am sorry to hear of Derick's passing. Derick, his Mom, and two sisters lived across the street from me when we were in high school. May God bless you all during this trying time.

Renee Boehm

July 13, 2009

I am sorry to hear about Derick's passing. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Doug Wilson

July 13, 2009

I am sorry to hear about Derick's passing and my condolences to Donna, Trish and the remaining family. Derick was a good guy.

Mary Gillespie

July 11, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about Derrick's passing. My sister and I attended school with him, Tammy and Allison.

Mary (Sadler) Gillespie
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Vanessa Fowler

July 10, 2009

My continued Prayers for the Family

July 9, 2009

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Walter& Edith Farris

July 9, 2009

Please except our sympathies in your loss, we are praying for your family.



Jeff and Todd Farris Parents

July 8, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to your entire family.
Tim, Jill & Nathan Crandell,
Wytheville Baptist Church

July 7, 2009

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss; we will miss Derick.

Dale Lutke

July 7, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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