William "Ralph" Carlson, 67, of Orlando, Florida passed away on October 16, 2018 at Hospice of the Comforter. Ralph was born on March 27, 1951 in Albany, New York to the late William Le Vern and Mary Ruth (Gilligan) Carlson. He was a machine repair technician for OUC. Ralph was a member of the Order of Eagles Aerie 3643 and Sons of the American Legion.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Joanne Carlson. Survivors include his sister and brother in law, Carol Carlson & Maurice "Mo" Hotaling; stepson, Kenny (Toni) Rayburn; granddaughters, Cathy Dillsaver and Leeza Logan; step granddaughter, Hannah Rayburn; nieces, Charity Patire and Chantil Hotaling-Floyd.
A visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 pm, Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Baldwin-Fairchild West Altamonte Chapel, 90 Weathersfield Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 3:00 pm and folks will be offered an opportunity to share memories about Ralph at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin-Fairchild, 1150 S. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789.
In lieu of flowers, family encourage memorial donations in Ralph's memory to Order of the Eagles Aerie 3643, Disabled American Veterans or the American Legion.
