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1986
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2020
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Donta Carson Obituary
Donta worked miscellaneous warehouse jobs. He was an avid Chicago Bulls and Green Bay Packers fan. He was unique in his fashion and enjoyed fishing, music, spending time with family and friends, and most importantly being a father to his children.
He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Cattledge, Sr.; grandfathers, Lawrence Brothers and Clarence Cattledge; great-grandmother, Willie Belle Carson; and many aunts and uncles.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his seven children, Heaven, Donta, Jr., Elyjah, Kaedyn, Darren, Jovonni, and Arianna Carson; four sisters, Desaray Pacley (Melquon), DaShara Carson, Penny Faith, and Keisha Cattledge; three brothers, Daryl Carson, Antwan Pulliam, and Keith Cattledge, Jr.; grandmothers, Dorothy Cattledge, Bonnie Carson, Doris Roberts, and Ruthie Brothers; two uncles, Trent and Derrick Carson; fiancée, Stacy Postlethwait, all of Erie; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and friends may pay their respects at the Morning Star Baptist Church, 327 E. 23rd St., Erie, PA 16503, on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with a celebration of life service to follow with Rev. Duane F. Hunter eulogizing. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Professional services are entrusted to Pitts Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Ave., Erie, PA 16504. All CDC guidelines will be followed and everyone must wear a mask.
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diamond carson
January 16, 2022
i miss my uncle donta very much we always had fun together
Amanda Burlingham
August 13, 2020
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss—I can’t imagine how your hearts are breaking. The prayers of Erie City Moms are with you.
Lisa Collins
August 13, 2020
My heart is crushed Donate was like family.. Donatae's dad was like a little brother to me.. I would like to give my condolences to the Cattledge and Carson family.
NIA STOVALL-HUNTER
August 13, 2020
Sending Love, Condolences, and Prayers to you DeeDee and the Family. May God give you comfort
Tyria salter
August 13, 2020
Donta I met you at mount ebal baptis church will Miss Lee aka nanny we have been friends for years I'm going to miss you always the most sane person in the room always had good advice for me and always told me don't care what people think just be esselte I love you Dante see you when I get there
Ann Jones
August 13, 2020
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