Jared Lynn Carlson, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2026 in Dunwoody. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Quinton and Thelma Carlson. He proudly served in the Army, was a District Sales Manager at GF Office Furniture for 29 years and prior to retirement owned & operated a full service Chevron gas station. He served at the Dunwoody UMC and volunteered at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital in his retirement. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Frances Louise Carlson and his sister Janice Blackburn. He is survived by his daughter Deborah Pittman(Joe), son Jonathan(Roberta) and his grandchildren Alexandra, Erin and Madeline. He is also survived by many other dear family members. Jerry was a family man. He built life long friendships through his work, church and neighborhood fellowship. In his early years at Boardman High School and Muskingum College he was an accomplished basketball player, including being inducted into the Boardman Hall of Fame. He studied Economics and Business Administration at Muskingum College. He was an avid outdoorsman but his true love was fishing. Jerry would fish any body of water for any species of fish which included taking his family to Florida for a Christmas bass fishing adventure. He also enjoyed playing neighborhood ALTA tennis. His family takes comfort in knowing he will be reunited with his loved ones in heaven.