Robert G. "Rob" Carson, 46, of Parsons, died in a drowning accident, Monday evening, July 21, 2008, near South Mound, Kansas.
He was born October 15, 1961, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Louis Eugene and Macy Ann (O'Bryan) Carson.
As a young child, he moved to California where he grew up and attended schools. He was a graduate of Santa Clara High School in Santa Clara, California. He lived in California until 1999 at which time he moved to Parsons where he had lived since. For a time, he worked at Flesh Company and had been employed at Grandview Products since 2004.
He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1982 – 1984. He was an avid Oakland Raiders fan and enjoyed swimming. He especially enjoyed chatting with friends on the internet.
SURVIVORS:
Mother - Macy Carson of the home
Two Daughters – Rachelle Carson Hawaii
Crystal Carson Hawaii
Two Grandchildren – Alyah and Justice
Four Brothers - Michael Carson of the home
Richard Carson Redding, CA
Dennis Carson Alexandria, LA
Tony O'Bryan Lake Charles, LA
A Half-Brother – Ronald Morris Willits, CA
One Sister – Julie Meeker San Andreas, CA
Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
He was preceded in death by his father in 1993.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
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