Photo courtesy of Toale Brothers Colonial Chapel - Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida
Robert Greg Carlson died on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Sarasota, Florida after a brief illness.
Survivors include his wife, Dr. Wendy Jacobs, and their daughter, Zadie Jacobs-Carlson. Greg is also survived by his two sisters, Marsha Carlson Fottler (Robert) and Kate Carlson Bennett (Bruce Knauft), and his sisters-in-law Dr. Beth Jacobs (Janet Gresham), Ilene Denton (David), and Pamela Rhodes (Ken). Greg is also remembered with love by his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Greg was born in Boston, Massachusetts to a military family and moved to central Florida when he was six. He graduated from Winter Park High School, University of Florida and he additionally earned an MLS degree at San Jose State University in California. Most of his career was spent as a library professional, but four years ago he became an administrator at the Salvation Army in Sarasota.
Greg was an avid chess player, soccer fan (Tottenham Hotspurs), enthusiastic gardener, constant reader and intrepid fisherman. He also was an adventurous home cook/grill master delighting and occasionally horrifying dinner guests with his internationally-based innovative cuisine. Most of all he loved his family and his greatest joy was spending time with them. He lived a full life and it ended too soon.
Memorial service is Sunday, November 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237.
Greg believed in the power of philanthropy. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, gifts made to the charity of choice honor his memory and lift us all.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help during this difficult time.
Dori Goldfarb
December 12, 2018 | Sarasota, FL
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May his memory always be a blessing.
Lisa Kleinberg
November 28, 2018 | Sarasota, FL
Winter Park High alumni and the class of 1978 would like to express their condolences to the family.
November 25, 2018 | Winter Park, FL
Winter Park High alumni and the class of 1978 would like to express their condolences to the family.
November 25, 2018 | Winter Park, FL | Classmate
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family and praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mala (Harisis) Barnes WPHS Class of 78
November 25, 2018 | Orange, CA
Wen,
The world is small today...
I am in London as I write. More specifically, I'm in the "Tottenham" section of town where the "Spurs" are, no doubt, cheering Greg on. It can be no coincidence that his Team has a Foundation here whose mission is to "create opportunities that change lives." At Percy House, the Foundation provides job and vocational training, health care, education, community development, and sports programs for the locals of Tottenham. Internationally, the Spurs partner...
Katie Kirwin
November 25, 2018 | London
Our sincere condolences, Greg was a wonderful person.
Adam Tebrugge
November 24, 2018 | Cullowhee, NC
Our Hearts are with yours.
Pullmans
November 23, 2018 | Sarasota, FL
Our hearts are with you.
Pullmans
November 23, 2018 | Sarasota, FL
