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Roy Carson Obituary
November 24, 1929 - March 8, 2024
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania - Roy J. Carson (94) went to be with our Lord on March 8, 2024. He was born on November 24, 1929, in Matternville, PA to Harry Patterson Carson and Edna Mae (Leitzell) Carson. Roy was the youngest of 7 children. He was raised on the family farms until they moved to town – State College – in the mid-1940's. It was while in high school he met his future wife, Vera (Hummel) Carson. The two were married on September 22, 1950, in State College and enjoyed many adventures and much love throughout their 73 years together. They raised their children at Carson's Corner and resided there until 2018 when they moved to Bellefonte and then most recently to State College.
Roy is survived by his wife, Vera and their two children, Robert M. Carson (Deborah Ace) of Port Matilda, PA and Robin Carson Brouse (Robert) of Boalsburg, PA; three grandchildren, Julie Carson Watson (Matt) of Zion, PA, Dustin Carson (Nicky) of Liberty Township, OH and Eric Brouse (Leanna) of Cortlandt Manor, NY. In addition, Roy is survived by 5 great-grandchildren, Amber Watson Geise (Dustin) of Milesburg, PA, Nathan Watson, Kylie Carson, Gavin Carson and Elliott Brouse.
In addition to his parents, Roy was pre-deceased by his brothers, Harry P. Carson (Mickey), Gates Carson (Goldie), Fred Carson (Scottie) and sisters, Virginia Richards (Frank), Tressie Tate (Max) and Betty Freyermuth (Jim); as well as other special family members, Martha Noe (Jack), Walter T. Hummel and Shelvia Hummel plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy had several independent businesses until he began working at Penn State University in the College of Earth & Mineral Science as a Research Analyst/Coal Petrologist until his retirement in 1992. In their retirement years, Roy and Vera embarked on trips and outings which included their mutual enjoyment of golf. Roy was an avid golfer who started playing the game at the age of 11 – he has 6 holes-in-one to his credit. In his lifetime, he played on 168 different golf courses in the US & Canada. Roy was a member of the Penn State Golf League for 59 years.
Roy was also a life member of the State College Elks Lodge - BPOE Lodge 1600, FOP Bald Eagle Lodge 51, The Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania - 32degree. Other affiliations included: Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Loyal Order of Moose, Associate Member of American Legion Post 245 State College.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 18, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm with a funeral service immediately following at 1:00pm, Pastor Catherine Dittman officiating, at the Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801. Entombment will take place at Centre County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or Special Olympics of PA. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com
To A Life Well Lived ~ you will be greatly missed, fondly remembered, always loved.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roy Carson
Sandra Podgurski
April 2, 2024
Roy was our school bus driver. "Dudley" that is what Dave Rudy and the Bickle boys called him as they threw is hat out the bus window. What a great guy. They rarely went without
Bob and I was their babysitter. RIP my friend
Nina McNeal Hammer
March 30, 2024
He and his wife were great friends. Worked with Vera and Roy, both were wonderful people. Roy was always joking and laughing. Definitely will be missed!
Bill & Gail Sabol
March 22, 2024
Bob and Family, We are so Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, You always spoke so highly of him and I Remember how much my in-laws enjoyed dancing with them at the Elks in Philipsburg. Bill & Gail Sabol
Beth Ann
March 22, 2024
Vera, so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I have fond memories of you both, while growing up. My parents (Ed & Bun Burke) always spoke highly of you both, and treasured your good times.
Diann L Walker
March 18, 2024
Vera. So very sorry to learn of Roy's passing.
I sure know of all the years he worked for my Dad ..Harold Lovell ..they enjoyed each other
Vera..you take care and contact me if I can help you.
Love Diann
Tish & Terry Slagle
March 17, 2024
Vera,
We were so very sorry to hear of Roy´s passing. He was a special guy & I always had a bit of a crush on him. We always enjoyed seeing you both at the Elks. We are thinking of you & your family and wishing you peace.
Suzan Fohringer
March 17, 2024
Oh, Miss Vera....I am so saddened to learn of Roy's passing. I met him in the 80's when he saw me driving a fork truck at Grossman's Lumber and would say that he "bought wood that he didn't even need." He repeated that phrase over many years. For the over 14 years that I was at Wegmans. he never failed to come say hi when the boys met on Thursday morning for coffee klatch. Often, he and Miss Vera brightened my day with stories of their most recent golf date or bus trip to a dance that way past midnite. A truly charming gentleman with an impish twinkle in his eye. He was much loved by many. Thinking of you and remembering Roy with many wonderful memories.
Suzi Fohringer
Stephanie Freyermuth
March 16, 2024
Jeff & Stephanie Freyermuth Treasuring the fond memories!
Lorraine Ritter
March 13, 2024
Vera, my sincere condolences to you and family. I always enjoyed chatting with both of you at the Elks and the Legion. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Roy will be missed by many. R.I.P. Roy.
Molly
March 13, 2024
Roy and Vera are the kindest people I have had the privilege to meet. Roy was a great role models and truly changed many people´s lives for the better. He loved candy and we would often walk before lunch and "take" candy that neighbors left out. He´s my favorite "candy thief" and a formidable rummy competitor. He will be missed and I´m am truly blessed to have both of them in my life. Rest easy my friend
Sheryl Kyle
March 13, 2024
I was saddened to hear of Roy´s passing, I so enjoying our talks when he would accompany Vera into the office, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Art Stine
March 13, 2024
Roy was a great friend, we hunted and fished together. I remember one time we were fishing and I cought a couple of fish and Roy moved up next to me and said, mind if I fish here, and every time we met after that one of us would say, mind if I fish here. Roy was agreat guy and will be missed by many people. Sleep well my friend.
Art Stine
Karyl and Gary Green
March 13, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss of a very special man. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Amy Eckley
March 13, 2024
We all have lost one of the great ones. Roy and Vera both have been so kind to Butch and myself for years . They had a true love affair that was undeniable. They made everyone around feel their excitement for life. Roy made a joke about Everything and always had everyone laughing. He will be greatly missed by all.
Linda A Nau
March 13, 2024
I met Roy and his wife Vera many years ago in the Bellefonte Elks. I feel very sad for Vera because you never saw one without the other. My thoughts and prayers to the family. May you R.I.P. Roy.
Bonnie madden
March 13, 2024
Rest in peace
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