Savannah native Alfred (Skeet) W. Carlson, 76, passed away on February 27, 2017, while being surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 30, 1940 to the late Alfred and Francis Carlson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Carlson. He grew up in East Savannah and Wilmington Island where he had many friends which included his lifelong friend, Gordon Cowart. A graduate of Savannah High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era, he returned to Savannah where he worked at National Bus and met the love of his life, Hilda. He later retired from Chatham Steel. He enjoyed wood working, telling stories of his life and building race cars with his friends, Rusty Damron, the late Kenny Nelson and Bubba Boykin.
Al is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Hilda; two surviving sons, Billy & wife, Amy, Doug & wife, Shay; grandchildren, Mandy, Scotty, Derrick, Mike, Jason and Brian, as well as several nieces and nephews.
We will celebrate the life of Al with a visitation from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, 901 W. Hwy. 80 in Pooler, and the funeral at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church, 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue in Savannah with Brother Cecil Gray officiating. Pallbearers were Kyle Smith, Sean Viens, Mike Ballard, Travis Carlson, Johnny Summerlin, and James Grizzard. Graveside funeral and burial with military honors will follow at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444