Douglas Lee Carson

Douglas Lee Carson obituary, Nicholasville, KY

Douglas Lee Carson

Upcoming Events

Feb

6

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd.

3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513

Feb

6

Service

12:30 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd.

3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513

Douglas Carson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road on Jan. 29, 2026.
Douglas Lee Carson, born November 9, 1951, in Effingham, IL, peacefully passed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Douglas earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College after serving in Vietnam, and opened his practice in Lexington, KY in 1982. His warm and caring personality left an impact on everyone he met. He was a loving husband and father. He fought the good fight; he finished the race; he kept the faith.

He is survived by: his wife, Glenda Carson; children, Erica Tipton (Eric Tipton), Michael Carson (Maggie Carson), Stephanie Ross (DeWayne Troxell), and Jennifer Annis; and his grandchildren Graham Tipton, Maeve Tipton, Henry Carson, Mitchell Annis, and Ross Annis.

The funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Harrodsburg Road. Visitation will be 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.

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Bette Corum

Earlier today

Glenda, I´m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know Doug at our last reunion. You all were a beautiful couple. Please know I will continue to have you and family in my prayers. Love you sweet friend!

Carol E Leet

Earlier today

Dear Glenda,
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Doug well but he seemed to be a big part of your happiness and that's all that matters. I hope you can take comfort in knowing others are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Fondly,
Cookie Leet

Steve & Kathy Kinkel

Earlier today

Doug was a wonderful guy with a great spirit. It was such a pleasure to know him. And he was our favorite Chiropractor. He was very skilled and compassionate. Our sympathy to his family.

CarolRae Redding

Earlier today

Doug was a joy to be around. He always had smile on his face and a clever comment to share. We will certainly miss him.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

6

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd.

3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513

Feb

6

Service

12:30 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd.

3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513