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Kevin Carlson Obituary

Kevin Daniel Carlson November 17, 1974 -October 16, 2014 CHARLOTTE - Kevin Daniel (Dan) Carlson found eternal peace with himself and his God on October 16, 2014. Dan was born in Greenville, NC, but grew up and lived in Charlotte most of his life. He was a gifted athlete, skilled craftsman and a true friend to many. A graduate of Charlotte Latin, he attended Appalachian State and East Carolina Universities. Dan worked as a home builder and remodeler, who was known and highly respected for his outstanding work quality and ethics. His ability to relate with people from all walks of life earned him a lifetime of friendships. He is survived by his parents, Ed and Stephanie Carlson of Charlotte; sister, Chase and her husband Tanner Hanks of Asheville; maternal grandmother, Georgiana Standafer of Charlotte; and aunts and uncles, Gail and Hank Ciccuto of Cookville, TN, and Carol and Bruce Standafer of Mount Holly, NC. Also, special friend Adrienne Belk of Atlanta and Trixie, his beloved Jack Russell. A celebration of Daniel's life will be held at 3 pm Monday, October 20, 2014, at J.B. Tallent Funeral Service, 1937 N. Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte, NC 28205, followed by a receiving of friends. Memorials in Daniel's name may be made to Youth Services at Sardis Presbyterian Church, 6100 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28270 or The Humane Society of Watauga County, 312 Paws Way, Boone, NC, 28604.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Frank Burchett

March 26, 2015

Daniel and I were great friends. I am sorry for your loss Mr. and Mrs. Carlson! I will always hold Daniel in the highest regard.

November 6, 2014

Dan..I loved playing Sardis Dixie Youth baseball with you...you always left your heart on the field!! See you on the ball field in heaven.

November 3, 2014

The Carlson Family, thoughts and prayers to all of you of you.

Betty Welch

H.C. Woody Woodward

November 1, 2014

On behalf of the entire Woodward Family we would like to extend out deepest condolences for your loss. The Carlson and Woodward families were a Cotswold group.

Jack Slesinger

October 30, 2014

Steph and Ed.....Can't find the words. May God and your many friends help you through this difficult time. Love U both

October 28, 2014

Dan, you will be missed. I am happy that you have found peace with God. I love you like a brother. I feel so blessed to know you, and my life is more full because of it. Ken Stephenson

October 27, 2014

Danield you will be greatly missed you have been a great friend of mine.

Michael L. Greenberg Pineville , NC

October 27, 2014

Carlson Family,
Please know how much we all loved Dan. He was an amazing man, gifted, kind, and so very loving. He will truly be missed.
Dan is now happy and at peace. And, he wants you to be that way too. Time will help it always does....and we'll all see him again- with that wonderful smile and twinkle in his eye!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Strokers,
Jack & Lindsay, Ryan, Robby, Chelsea and Casey...Trixie's ol' buddy!

Chelsea Stroker

October 27, 2014

Dan will be missed, we did have some great times in Charlotte. Dan was like a big brother to me, always looking out. Sending positive thoughts your way.

Jeff Moser

October 21, 2014

Our prayers are with all of you, Carlson family. I am very sorry for your loss and I know Daniel is in a wonderful place.

Julien Booth

October 21, 2014

Peace be upon you all.

KATINA ALEXANDER

October 21, 2014

R.I.P.FOREVER A EAGLE..

Debbie Helms Peterson

October 20, 2014

What a beautiful service today for Daniel. Tate and I spoke of happy thoughts of him at 5 yrs. old. The amount of visitors today is a true testament to how he touched many lives. Prayers for you all.
With love.

Valerie Hetherington

October 20, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

DON and Karen Coggins

October 20, 2014

ED ,Steph and family.Our deepest sympathy go out to your family. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love Don and Karen Coggins

Joanna Cherry Palumbo

October 20, 2014

Our hearts hurt for your family.We have been praying for you since we heard about Daniel.Our deepest sympathy! The Palumbo Family

Lee Paden

October 20, 2014

Thanks for all the memories. Prayers go out to the family members. God speed Daniel.

Markese McClinton

October 20, 2014

Prayers go out and lift this family up in the name of Jesus ,Daniel love you bro !!gone but never forgotten.

jason hall

October 20, 2014

Sorry to here the passing of Daniel Carlson we went to McClintock together. He was a good guy I am very sorry for your loss he will be missed.

Pat Myers

October 19, 2014

My heart aches for you Stephanie. I am rembering our times on briar patch Ln when our children were babies. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Claire Cullipher

October 19, 2014

Dan was one of my friends that got me...not only did I luck out with a friend like Chase..But Dan and I always ran into eachother when the other needed it. Dan, thanks for being my friend and loving me when others might not have. Thank you for the laughs and appreciation for bad movies..you are loved and missed..we love you xoxo Gregson

Rina Gregson

October 19, 2014

We hold you close within our hearts. May God help and Bless your family in this devastating time and may Dan rest peacefully in God's arms.
The Gregson Family.

Frank Jones

October 19, 2014

Ed and Stephanie,
So sorry to learn of Dan's passing.

We rejoice with you in Dan's homecoming;
Shed tears of sorrow with you for your loss;
We lift you up in our hearts for peace and comfort;
And hope that each day gets better and better.
Frank & Carol

Millie Cox

October 19, 2014

Dear Stephanie and Ed, We are so heartbroken for you. Liza just called us with the news. She's absolutely devastated. She adored Daniel and was hoping to get together with him soon. She has wonderful memories of him. Such a fine young man and way too young to leave us. You are in our prayers and our hearts. Love, Millie and Tommy

October 19, 2014

Stephanie and Ed, my heart hurts for your loss. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in this difficult time. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

October 19, 2014

Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dan. My prayers are with you and your family. Caroline Burroughs Eoll

Jim Carlson & Terry

October 19, 2014

Ed, Stephanie, and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Shelley Lindsay

October 19, 2014

Dan will always be remembered and loved by everyone that ever met him. I met him 12 yrs ago and with the last phone call 3 weeks ago, he still made me laugh and love him even more..if that were possible. I know he has found peace where he is as he was and still is an absolute angel.

Deborah Barkley

October 19, 2014

Holding the Carlson family close to my heart.

Felando Clark

October 19, 2014

Dan you were a genuine good guy. You will be missed my friend. May God comfort your family and friends!!!

Laura Ivy

October 19, 2014

My first love.
Amazing man, amazing family.
My heart is aching for you.
You are in my prayers.

Laura Hudson

October 19, 2014

I am so sad to hear of Daniel's passing. I have fond memories of him and Sardis church camping outings near Boone. I remember his great sense of humor. The entire Carlson family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Matt krapish

October 19, 2014

I'm truly sorry for your loss

Tommy Donaldson

October 19, 2014

Stephanie, Ed and Chase, we cannot begin to express our heartfelt condolences concerning Daniel. It is beyond comprehension how it must feel to lose a son, like Daniel. I can still remember the ball games that Tommy and Daniel played, at McClintock middle school. Please know that our prayers are with you, and the entire family. The LORD is near.

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