McDonough, Georgia
Don Carson, Sr., age 56, of McDonough, GA died Tuesday, October 25, 2005. He was born in Long Beach, CA to the late Donald Clifton and Rose Morcomb Dunghey Carson. Don liked to play golf, fish, and attend GA Tech football games with his sons and enjoyed teaching his daughter his favorite sports. He was a graduate of the University of Alaska / Fairbanks where he attended on a basketball scholarship. He taught school for 32 years, most recently with the Clayton County School System.
Mr. Carson is survived by his wife, Annette Carson, McDonough, GA; Children, Donald Arthur Carson, Jr., Orlando, FL, Brendan Sheehan Carson, Orlando, FL, Sara Rose Carson, McDonough, GA; Mother, Rose Morcomb Carson, McDonough, GA; Several Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Whiteneck Huff.
Private Services will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made for his daughter, Sara Rose Carson, at the Washington Mutual Bank, N. McDonough Crossing, 53 Price Quarters Road, McDonough, GA 30253. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.
To the Carson family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend. My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this time. He was a great guy, full of fun and very tall. I have very fond memories of a dear friend.
Jo Anne Adams Cruchley
November 23, 2005 | Seal Beach, CA
Don was a good friend for almost 40 years. We shared some great times as teammates playing basketball at LBCC. I helped Don drive to Fairbanks, Alaska to go to college, and that was a true adventure I will never forget. The fishing trip we took with Frank to San Felipe was wild. Just hanging out having a beer whenever Don was in town will always be a fond memory. Don was a friend of my entire family, and I'll always cherish those times we shared together. I'll miss you buddy.
Chuck Terry
Chuck Terry
November 13, 2005 | Irvine, CA
To the Carson Family:
Don's passing makes us all pause and give thanks for the good times and friends we make along the way....Don was part of our neighborhood "fraternity"...playing ball at Somerset park...everyday in the summer.....what good times we all had. Don you will be truly missed...even though we were unable to stay in contact....we all had that special bond....you will be in our hearts forever...we will miss you...and our thoughts and prayers are with the...
Mike McFadden
November 13, 2005 | Huntington Beach, CA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Carson Family. I have known Don since we were 5 years old and he ran out of my house when my dad (MD) tried to give him a polo shot. He has always been class and was a great friend. My wife (Chris Higgs) and I went to school with Don in Elementary, Jr. and High School and we always referred to him as "Big Don". He was a great competitor and we will miss him. May God bless "Big Don" and the entire Carson family. We are sorry for your loss.
Don and Chris Stoll
November 13, 2005 | Lake Forest, CA
Annette,
I'm so sorry for the loss of Don. You are always in my prayers! You are a true friend and I will always be there for you when you need me.
Love, Shannon
Shannon Gagliano
November 12, 2005 | Peachtree City, GA
Don and I were good friends, golf buddies, coaching foes, and fellow educators. He will be missed by all and we, his close friends, will miss all the stories and tales he used to tell us while out on the course. I was lucky to have also coached his sons and my prayers go out to them as well as the entire family. Don, hit em straight and make all those four foot putts up in heaven! You will be missed!
Thanks for the memories and friendship, Randy Hanson
Randy Hanson
November 08, 2005 | Sharpsburg, GA
Dear Rose,
JoAnn Taylor sends her sympathy as do I. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Nancy Larson
Nancy Larson
November 06, 2005 | Peachtree City, GA
Dear Rose,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are well in CA.
Love in PEO,
Donna Price
November 03, 2005 | Fayetteville, GA
Dear Rose,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray that God will be near you and your family and give you comfort.
Verla Rogers
November 03, 2005 | Peachtree City, GA
