Roy Karl Carlson

Roy Karl Carlson,66, passed away on June 6, 2019 at his home in Burleson, Texas. He was born on September 8, 1952 in Midland, Texas to Kent and Esther (Rice) Carlson.

Roy grew up in Haltom City, Texas. He graduated from Haltom High in Haltom City, Texas in 1971. After high school he went one year to McClendon Junior College when he was drafted to the Navy in 1973, where he served in the Vietnam War when he was honorably discharged in 1975. He then began working for Mike Carlson Motor Company. He started as a wash boy working his way up to President of the company in 1989. He was a member of TIADA, NIADA, and Dealer 20 Group (for car dealers).

Roy married the love of his life, Renee, in 1983 in Burleson, Texas. They were happily married for 33 years. He enjoyed family, friends, fishing, golfing, sports, and food.

Roy was preceded in death by his son Daniel Carlson; his mother Esther Carlson; his father Kent Carlson.

Roy is survived by his ex-wife Renee Carlson of Denton, Texas; his son Brett (Mel) Carlson of Burleson, Texas; his daughter Melissa Carlson (James Moller) of Burleson, Texas; brother Michael (Teeter); Joel (Pam) Carlson; Lori (Michael) Thomasson; Scott (Carroll Ann) Carlson; grandchildren Jayden, Brooklyn, and Knox Carlson; many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Pathway Church 325 NW Renfro Street in Burleson, TX 76028 on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 2:00pm. The family requests flowers to be sent to Pathway Church on the date of the memorial service.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the entire MCMC family, Pathway church, and to the many family family and friends who have reached out to us.