Harry M. Carlson, Jr. of 65, of Wareham, died Dec. 15, at home. He was the son of the late Harry M. Carlson, Sr. and Linnea M. (Lawson) Carlson.

He was born in Wareham and lived there all of his life.

Mr. Carlson graduated from Tabor Academy in Marion, Dean Junior College and Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.

Mr. Carlson taught Physical Education in the Town of Wareham for 35 years and later was the Athletic Director before retiring in 2009. For the last six years, Mr. Carlson coached for Lady Sting Softball in Easton.

He was a wonderful father and grandfather who loved his family.

Survivors include two sons, Aaron Carlson and Brian Carlson both of Wareham; a daughter, Janelle Carlson of Wareham; and three grandchildren, Taylor and Briel Carlson and Jalayla Tillery.

His funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 19 from Chapman, Cole & Gleason.

Visiting hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Donations in his memory may be made to East Coast Pitching, P.O. Box 447, East Wareham, MA 02538.

For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.