William Alan Carlson

Obituary for William Alan Carlson

William Alan Carlson, 79, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away on November 23,

2025. Born on February 4, 1946, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of Vivian

Westerberg and E. Rudy Carlson.

On October 21, 1967, Billy married his best friend, Susan Mallquist. Together they

recently celebrated their 58 th wedding anniversary. Billy and Susan were born and raised

in Massachusetts and moved to Georgia in 1986.

A proud and hardworking man, Billy took great honor in working until he was 76 years

old before retiring. He owned and operated Carlson's Termite and Pest Control, where

his dedication and work ethic earned him the trust of countless families over the years.

Billy was most at home outdoors where he found peace and purpose in nature while

sitting on the back porch or in his deer stand. In addition to his owning his own

business, Billy could build whatever he put his mind to including barns, porches, and

even re-built his Duxbury Beach home in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

His favorite place, though, was his garage. It was there he listened to music, welcomed

family and friends, and rocked in his favorite chair. Billy loved to socialize, and most of

all, to make them laugh.

Billy is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Susan Mallquist Carlson of Ball

Ground, GA; his daughters Christine Lynch (husband Christopher Lynch) and Cari

Shuler, all of Ball Ground, GA; his son Michael William Carlson of Dunwoody, GA; his

step brothers Ronald Carlson of Arizona and Warren Carlson of Idaho; six grandchildren

– Holly Lynch, Serina Lynch, Sophia Lynch, Matthew Carlson, Ryan Shuler, and Jordan

Shuler; and two great-grandchildren.

He will be remembered as a hardworking provider, a man with a sharp wit, and a hearty

laugh. Billy loved his family fiercely. A family who will forever carry his memory forward.

A visitation will be held Friday November 28th from 4:00PM until 6:00PM. Ball Ground casual attire will be the accepted attire.