Rev. Robert Henry Carson, 83, passed away Thursday, November 9th, 2017. He was born December 14th, 1933 in Binger, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country during the time of the Korean War in the United States Army. He was a minister for the Church of the Nazarene and pastored several churches after he was ordained in 1971. He enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Carson; his wife Dorathy Carson; five brothers and sisters, his granddaughter, Lynette Smith; and his son-in-law Terry Osbon.
He is survived by two daughters, Veronica Smith and her husband Reggie, and Mona Richardson and her husband Robert; three sons, Robert Wayne Carson and his wife Deann, Billy Carson and his wife Anna, and Stephen Carson and his wife Melody; one brother, Garner Carson; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, November 17th from 6-8 PM and the funeral service will be Saturday, November 18th at 2 PM both at the Willis Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Greg Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow at the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers include, Nathan Osbon, Anthony Osbon, T.J. Osbon, Chris Osbon, Nathaniel Carson, Stephen Carson II, and Dustin Carson.
Honorary Pallbearers include, Eric Smith and Joshua Carson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Rev. Carson to the Church of the Nazarene.
Cemetery Details
Locust Grove Cemetery
AR,
Visitation
NOV 17. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Willis Funeral Service
3513 Harrison Street
Batesville, AR, US, 72501
http://www.willisfs.com
Service
NOV 18. 02:00 PM
Willis Funeral Service
3513 Harrison Street
Batesville, AR, US, 72501
http://www.willisfs.com