Mr. Clifford L. Carlson, age 86 of Casnovia, died Friday, May 14, 2004 at the Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. He was born Clifford Lowell Carlson in Duluth, MN the son of Jennie Matilda (Anderson) and Edwin G. Carlson on August 25, 1917. He married Thelma Noreen Wesselink Watkins on July 25, 1962 in Muskegon. He was a Union Steward for Continental Motors, Muskegon after 37 years until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of Bailey Christian Church, was President of UAW Local Union and was self-employed as a farmer and Auto Salesman.

He is survived by his wife Thelma Carlson, his sons C. Gary & Carolyn Carlson of Bailey, Dennis & Annie Carlson of Casnovia, Michael & Jane Carlson of Casnovia, Steven & Sherrie Carlson of Fremont, stepchildren Noreen & Jim Ayotte of Muskegon, David & Margie Watkins of Twin Lake, 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, brother Carl & Tillie Carlson of North Muskegon, sister Hildur & Bob Rake of Newaygo, step-sister Alyce & Dick Crago of Muskegon, sister-in-law Dorothy Carlson of Bailey, brother-in-law Bob Hall of Newaygo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A M from the Bailey Christian Church, on Monday, May 17, 2004 with Mr. Daren Penwell officiating. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 P. M. Sunday at the church. For Memorials Hospice of Michigan and/or Bailey Christian Church.

McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com