Rev. Paul M. Carlson, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather and pastor of 40 years, died Feb. 18, 2020. He was the husband of Gerri M. (Flexer) Carlson. They celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, he was the son of missionary parents, Rev. Paul and Ruth Carlson.

He was a graduate of Du Bose High School in Florida, King’s College in New York and Gordon Conwell Seminary in Massachusetts.

He was pastor of the Emmaus, Wescosville and East Texas churches, which combined into the Bethany United Methodist Church, Wescosville. After 17 years there, he was pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Ephrata, for 11 years and pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Pen Argyl for 11 years. After retirement he served as visitation pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church, Allentown.

He loved music and singing in the choir. He sang in high school, with the King’s College Singers on a national television broadcast and in his various churches. He also loved gardening.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Cheryl Brady, of Ballston Spa, N.Y. and son, David, of Germansville; three grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Roger and Ralph and a sister Joyce.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name payable to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown.

Arrangements were made by the Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., Catasauqua.