Mr. James A. Carlson Jr. age 48, of Panacea passed away, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee. He was a native of Belleville, IL . He was a computer tech., and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his Wife, Dorlene Porter of Panacea, his father and step-mother, James A. (Carolyn) Carlson, Sr. of Ocala, FL, mother, Donna Carlson of Edgewater, FL brother, Fred H. (Elizabeth) Carlson of Tallahassee, and numerous other friends and family also survive. A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Monday, August 8, 2011 at The Panacea Congregational Holiness Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, Macclenny, FL 904-259-4600.