Richard Lloyd Carlson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Lloyd Carlson of Lake City, Florida, who passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lloyd Carlson to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Richard find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Theodore and Betty Joyce Britton Carlson. He is survived by: his wife Lynne Carlson of Lake City; his daughters, Theresa Duarte (Doctor Diogenes) of Lake City and Cariann Shaw (Jason) of Fernandina Beach; his grandchildren, Jack, Eliana, Natalia Duarte, Jason, Ruby and Gavin Shaw; and his siblings, Ronald Carlson (Gay Lynne) of Miami and Barbara Merkel (Michael) of Alabama.