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Archie Vincent Carlson Jr. left his earthly home on February 5, 2021, to return to his Heavenly Father. Archie was born December 9, 1944, Archie Vincent Carlson and Gaitha Myers Carlson. He made Bryan County OK his home in 1961.
His bravery during the Vietnam War earned him many medals. Among those medals are the National Defense Service, Vietnam Campaign, and Good Conduct medals. Archie attended Austin College, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree. He went on work with Union Pacific Railroad as a claims investigator until his retirement.
He attended Faith Lutheran Church in Durant, OK. This is where he married Linda Carol Clay on November 24, 2020. He enjoyed life. Singing and sitting around picking the guitar was something he loved. He practiced martial arts and was interested in photography.
Archie is preceded in death by his parents Archie and Gaitha Carlson, grandparents Frank and Maggie Myers, sisters Sylvia Lewis, Rella Walters, cousins Lewis Vaden and Billy Vaden, nephew Elmer Warren and brother in law Marvin Warren.
Archie is survived by wife Linda Carol Clay Carlson of the home, son Stephen Todd Carlson and wife Teresa of La Mirada, CA, grandson Samuel Carlson of La Mirada, CA, granddaughter Abigail Carlson of Saudi Arabia, daughter Vanessa Carlson of Dallas TX, sister Joy Warner of Wichita Falls TX, brother Joe Scoggin and wife Grace of Baton Rogue, La, numerous nieces, and nephews, extended family and friends.
A celebration of Archie’s life with Military Honors will be held at 1:00
PM Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel. Pastor
Jerry Petterson will officiate. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.brownsfuneralservice.com.
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