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2020
James Carson Obituary
James Dennis Carson
May 31, 1934 - September 17, 2020
James Dennis Carson, 86, passed on peacefully at home with his family on September 17, 2020. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jay Wroy and Pauline Esther (McCall) Carson, on May 31, 1934. At age 7, Jim moved with his family to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he would enjoy working on the railroad and as a soda jerk at the drugstore, playing with his friends, and walking (so much so that he and a buddy once even trekked to Kansas together). Jim graduated from Cathedral High School. He became an excellent dancer and started teaching at Arthur Murray studios.
In September of 1955, he was drafted into the Army and completed Basic Training at Fort Carson in Colorado, spent the following several months at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, and then served in Korea. Upon his return home in 1957, Jim began his career with Metropolitan Life and then First Federal Lincoln before branching out into real estate several years later.
In 1960, he married the love of his life, Joan, to whom he was a life-long devoted husband. He lived the last several years of his life to the fullest near his grandchildren in Watkinsville, Georgia. Jim was loved and admired by all who knew him for his heart of gold, and for not only looking for the good in others, but for finding it, too.
Jim is survived by his wife Joan; sisters Bonnie Snowdon and Kathleen Summers; sons Jim and Patrick; daughter-in-law Christy; and grandchildren Dakota and Shane. James was preceded in death by his parents Jay Wroy & Pauline Carson; sisters Patricia, Mary, and Elizabeth (Doll); and brothers Joseph, Donald, and Jerry.
Funeral service and celebration of life details pending. Memorials to health research and education (Jim was a lifelong learner all his days).
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Kathy Summers
September 21, 2023
Tip- I remember when you quizzed me on my time tables on the way to school or walked to fast for me to keep up and I hooked on to the belt loop of your pants to keep up. You taught me to speak my mind and not let others take advantage of me. A great big brother. Kathy J (Goochie)
Kathy Summers
September 21, 2022
Tip has been remembered and missed often in these last two years. He certainly played a big part in my growing up and has always had a big place in my heart. Wish you were here. Love Goochie
Cheryl Gerstenschlager
October 17, 2020
We called James Uncle Tip. He was a very happy go lucky uncle to us. I always enjoyed his company. We had fun family get togethers and holidays. I looked forward to getting to play with cousins Jimmy and PJ. What fun times we had! He will be missed for sure. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
Bonnie Snowdon
September 28, 2020
To Tip: Lordy Be, what have you done? I miss you and love you.
Kathy Summers
September 28, 2020
Tip (James) is my closest sibling 6 years, so he is very dear in my heart. I have many memories to remember as kids and young adults. I've missed him and I will love him always.
Joe & Lucy Staskiewicz
September 27, 2020
Our sincere sympathy. Jim was a great neighbor to us for many many years <9
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