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Raymond Andrew Carlson
1923 - 2018
Raymond Andrew Carlson
1923 - 2018
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He attended the University of Florida before being drafted.
He served in the Army Medical Corp from 1943 - 1946. He received his medical degree
from Tulane University in 1951. He opened his practice in Vinton and was one of the
doctors to open West-Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur in 1953.
Raymond was a member of the Vinton Lion's Club and served on the Vinton Drainage
Board for many years. He was the Vinton High School sports team doctor, for many
years, always looking forward to the Friday night lights! He was an attending physician
at Delta Downs Race Track during racing season. Raymond retired from practice in
1989. During retirement he enjoyed spending time at his beach house, visiting with his
grandchildren and watching his beloved Vinton Lions and Dallas Cowboys.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gwen, his daughters Susan, Kathy and
Carol and 5 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son Buddy.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 3rd, at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in
Vinton. Visitation will be held before the service from 10:00a-11:00a and then after the
service a gathering in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the ASPCA or St. Jude's Research Hospital. The family would like to thank Heart of
Hospice caregivers Courtney Erbelding, Stephanie Thomas and Rena Gaspard for their
kindness and compassion and Susan Smith, a nurse in Dr. Turner's office for her
exceptional care.
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Leroy Thibodeaux
February 26, 2018
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Sheila Bellow Burton
February 26, 2018
My parents and Dr. & Mrs. Gwen Carlson were supposed to go to a football game in Houston on Saturday, 9/24/1966. I decided to make my entrance into the world that day, so my parents didn't make it to the game. Dr. Carlson, however, delivered me that afternoon and was still able to make the game! My grandmother was a nurse in his office for several years, and my parents bowled with the Carlsons on a bowling league. Such sweet memories of our beloved town doctor that took care of all of Vinton. Love and prayers sent to Mrs. Gwen and the Carlson family
Lydia & Mitchell Spinks
February 26, 2018
Heaven has welcomed another with a choir of Angels singing praise. Condolences to the entire Family may the hand of God give them strength during this difficult time. May they know that now Dr. Carlson is no longer in pain but up in heaven rejoicing. Their will be many good memories & will surely be missed.
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Kay Landry
February 25, 2018
So sorry to hear this he delivered me and my sister. He very good dr. Took me long time to find family dr after he retired
Judy Moody
February 25, 2018
He was a good Doctor and took care of all of us
Patricia Granier
February 25, 2018
Dr Carlson was the first doctor I remember from my childhood. Thanks for being a positive influence. Rest In Peace !
Patricia Maier Granier, MD
Averytt Dahlquist
February 25, 2018
My daughters and I are saddened to learn of Dr. Carlson's death. He was good to our family, and we loved him dearly.
February 24, 2018
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11
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