Ronald Carlson

CARLSON, Ronald G. - Age 77, of Fenton, passed away, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Funeral Service 4:00 PM Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Visitation 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM Thursday. Memorial Contributions in Ronald's memory would be appreciated to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Ronald was born December 25, 1945 in Detroit, The son of Evar and Eva (DeClerk) Carlson. He married Shirley MacIlroy in Southfield June 29, 1973. Ronald graduated from Southfield-Lathrup High School in 1963. He was the Founder and Owner of Carlsons' Greenhouse. He opened his first Greenhouse in Hazel Park, he then opened a Greenhouse in Royal Oak before moving to their current location in Fenton in 1984. Ronald was a vendor at the Eastern Market in Detroit for over 50 years. He was a "Workaholic." Ronald enjoyed Cruising with Shirley, boating and snowmobiling. He loved his Goldendoodle, Murphy!

Ronald is survived by: his wife, Shirley; daughters, Tammy (Scott) Gregory, and Michele Carlson; grandchildren, Bradley and Eva Gregory; brother, Roger Carlson; sister-in-law, Barb Carlson; niece, Julie Andes: Nephews, Kurt and Erik Carlson.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Richard Carlson. Online tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.Eric