Lonny Eugene Carlson

May 6, 1957 - June 25, 2020

Lonny Eugene Carlson, 63 of Springdale passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born May 6, 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Mack and Beverly Bartell Carlson. Lon’s hobbies included the raising and training of horses and children, both of which he excelled at. He worked tirelessly to make sure those he loved knew it. He played games with his 12 grandchildren and passed on his passion for horses to each and every one of them. Each horse he owned wasn’t worth its salt until it had a picture with every grandchild sitting astride it. He ministered at the Madison County Jail for 13 years, more commonly known as “Doc” to them. He was also a Deacon at Hindsville Baptist Church. His life centered around building relationships with strangers, which is to say, building relationships with friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cherri Finsaas and Sharlene Mekonnen. Survivors include his wife, Pam Carlson of the home; three sons, Chad Carlson and wife Carrie of Springdale, Jess Carlson and wife Ashley of Rogers and Tyrell Carlson and wife Kanya of Fayetteville; one daughter, Jill Thomas and husband Heath of Springdale; his parents, Mack and Beverly Carlson of Minnesota; three brothers, Dan Carlson and wife Brenda of California, Tim Carlson and wife Iryna of Virginia and Richard Carlson of South Dakota; two sisters, Ruth Smith of Florida and Mary Ann Palin and husband Scott of Idaho. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 10am at Cross Church Springdale. A private graveside service will be held at Bluff Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com