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James J. Carlson

James J. (Jimmy) Carlson, 50, of 8 Forman Street, Bradford, passed away, Sunday August 24, 2025, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born January 5, 1975, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Inez M. (Finland) Carlson.

Surviving are two brothers, Larry (Julie) Carlson of Limestone NY, Carl (Sue) Carlson of Bradford, five nieces and nephews; Katelyn (Raymond) Rettger, Dakota Galloway, Tyler Carlson, Abbey Carlson, Chad (Alexa Ackerman) Carlson, Rennie (Brittany) Florentine, Hannah Florentine, and five grand nieces and nephews; Chase Carlson, Adam Carlson, Madi Rettger, Claire Florentine, Kelsie Florentine.

Jim was a 1993 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

Jimmy was employed at Future's. He participated in the McKean County Special Olympics, where he ran track and field, bowled, and played basketball. He enjoyed trips to Erie to compete in regional events.

Jimmy will be remembered not only as a devoted, loving, family member but also for his lifelong enthusiasm for Jesus, The Buffalo Bills, and NASCAR. 

Jimmy had a deep unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, and loved all of his time spent at The Assembly of God Church. He was also a very passionate and devoted fan of the Buffalo Bills, he hardly ever went without wearing some form of Bills attire, and continued happily supporting the Bills during many years of losing seasons. He was also an avid fan of Jeff Gordon in NASCAR and spent much of his time watching races. 

Family will be receiving friends on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., where at 1:00 pm funeral and committal services will be held with Rev. Zane Huffman, Pastor of the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, and Pastor Jim Line, Pastor of the Agape Assembly of God Church in St. Marys, co-officiating. Burial will be in DeGolia Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Evergreen Elm, 50 Main Street, Bradford PA 16701, or the Abundant Life Assembly of God, PO Box 33, Lewis Run PA 16738. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com http://www.hollenbeckcahill.com/

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Jimmy will be so missed, he was a part of Gods heart beat to all those who knew him. I have known Jimmy from this birth watching him over come every challenge he had to face always praising Jesus and standing so strong. Heaven has him ,our hearts hold him, n jimmy will be missed. I''m sure Pastor Phil has there when you stepped into Heaven along with so many others and with your Mom just waiting to hold you once again.
— Evelyn Dibble

We had so many great laughs together buddy...hope the Bills make it to the Superbowl for you this year !!
— Kelley Housler

So sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was such a sweet soul. I transported Jimmy on ATA for years. I gave him the nick name the weather man. He always knew what the forecast was and let me know. When I let him off he always told me to have a good day or a good weekend. He will be missed.
— Tommie Young (ATA)

So sorry for your loss. For several years, I was richly blessed and inspired by Jimmy as he would always testify to how God was helping him thru his week. Jimmy was always an angel in my eyes with his loving spirit and his relentless faith in God. He will be greatly missed. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
— Lori Vickery Belleville

Jimmy You were amazing guy and we had so much fun with you at family dinner, partying and taking you to your first Pirates game.. prayers to the family.. He was a joy to now and making memories with.
— Becky, Ken, Mackenzie Swanson

Jimmy was such a blessing to us and our church. We shared many wonderful times together in service, picnics and holiday dinners. We will miss you till we meet again.
— Francis & Marilyn Willard

So sorry for your loss , my prayers for all of you
— Tom Leposa

Jimmy: You will be so missed. I enjoyed having you yell hello to me and talk Bills at church. Carl & Sue thanks for bringing him. He was part of the fabric of ALAG. He''s dancing with Jesus, his Mom and I''m sure Pastor Phil too!!!
— Ginny Crouse

Condolences

  • Jimmy will be so missed, he was a part of Gods heart beat to all those who knew him. I have known Jimmy from this birth watching him over come every challenge he had to face always praising Jesus and standing so strong. Heaven has him ,our hearts hold him, n jimmy will be missed. I''m sure Pastor Phil has there when you stepped into Heaven along with so many others and with your Mom just waiting to hold you once again.

    — Evelyn Dibble

  • We had so many great laughs together buddy...hope the Bills make it to the Superbowl for you this year !!

    — Kelley Housler

  • So sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was such a sweet soul. I transported Jimmy on ATA for years. I gave him the nick name the weather man. He always knew what the forecast was and let me know. When I let him off he always told me to have a good day or a good weekend. He will be missed.

    — Tommie Young (ATA)

  • So sorry for your loss. For several years, I was richly blessed and inspired by Jimmy as he would always testify to how God was helping him thru his week. Jimmy was always an angel in my eyes with his loving spirit and his relentless faith in God. He will be greatly missed. Keeping all of you in my prayers.

    — Lori Vickery Belleville

  • Jimmy You were amazing guy and we had so much fun with you at family dinner, partying and taking you to your first Pirates game.. prayers to the family.. He was a joy to now and making memories with.

    — Becky, Ken, Mackenzie Swanson

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