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CARSON, James (Rick) Age 68, died in Hamilton, Ohio, on Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was born in Lepanto, Arkansas but lived most of his adult life in Hamilton, Ohio. Rick will be missed by his family and many friends, as well as the local theatre and storytelling communities. He leaves Jenny, his wife of 44 years, and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews. He will be buried near his family in Arkansas. A memorial, to be held in Hamilton, Ohio, will be announced at a later time. Memorial donations can be made to the Friends of the Goldsby Public Library, P. O. Box 666, Lepanto, Arkansas, 72354 or to your favorite charity.
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Bruce and Lyn Ford
January 27, 2016
Rick was one of the first storytellers I heard here in Ohio. We will miss his wonderful sense of humor and storytelling style. Love to Jenny and the family.
Lisa B.
January 21, 2016
Rick was one of my favorite customers. He always had a kind word for everyone. He will be missed on Thursday mornings.
Perry Vickers
January 21, 2016
James was a Good Friend of mine, we were in the same Class of 66. I can remember Good times and Bad times like when he broke both arms at the same time. He could tell a good story even in High School, and he was a Lucky Man to get to do what he dearly loved. He will be missed by a lot of people from Lepanto. R.I.P James.
January 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss.God will make you firm; he will make you strong (1Pet 5:10)
Dick Bell
January 20, 2016
Rick was a kind and gentle soul who delighted young and old alike with his stories. His involvement in theater was a blessing to all who had the pleasure of working along side him. My deepest condolences to Jenny. Rest in peace, Rick.
michael york
January 20, 2016
we grew up together he lived down the road from my family. we both came from poor farm family. but looks like we both did well in life. he and my brother barry were good friends also barry passed away in june. now they are laughing together again like they did when we were young. I have very good memories of him that will last the rest of my life. so sorry for your lost.
Cheryl Mellen
January 20, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this. I met you both outside the Playhouse one summer during FutureFest and discovered that we all knew Gratia. Many pleasant years of conversations between plays since then. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts.
Cheryl Mellen
January 20, 2016
So very sorry. You are in my thoughts. Will miss talking with him this summer at FutureFest.
Harris
January 20, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your love one may your family and friends fine comfort in lsaiah 33:24,
Gratia Banta
January 20, 2016
I first met Rick and Jenny when Rick was telling stories at a Storytelling Festival in Louisville, KY in the 80's. We were on a Riverboat with other tellers and I was enchanted with his tales. For decades he delighted, and charmed children. He knew how to tell a "dang" good Halloween scary story too.
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