David Carlson

David Oscar Carlson, age 70, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 24th 2024 , at Vanderbilt Hospital. David was born on October 26th 1953 , in Nashville, Tennessee, to Everett Wendell and Victoria (Peterson) Carlson. He graduated in the last graduating class at Donelson High School in 1971. Go Dons! David met Jennifer (James) Carlson at Vanderbilt Hospital in 1973 where they worked in the Central Supply Dept. They were married in June of 1976. They had two children together, Caleb and Elizabeth. David worked for many years at Rock City Machine Co. and was ever grateful for their love and friendship. David was known as DOC, Woods Walker, Daddy, Dad, PawPaw, Benny and "that tall guy" . His hobbies were nature, hard work and helping anyone in need. David will be remembered as a man who never met a stranger and whose heart was most moved by the least of these. David is survived by his wife Jennifer Carlson, Daughter Elizabeth (Jonathan) Cornett, Grandchildren Isaac, Ian and Josiah Cornett. He is preceded in death by Son Caleb Carlson. Family and friends whose lives David touched are invited to celebrate his life at St. John's Lutheran Church, 3259 McGavock Pk. Nashville Tn. 37146, on April 27th at 11:00am.