Russell Charles Carson (1933-2020)

CARSON, HURT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/15/2020 at 15:13:48

Russell Charles Carson, 86, of Solon, passed away, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the Solon Retirement Village. Private family graveside services will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, with Fr. Charles Fladung presiding. A Memorial Mass will be at a later date at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon are in charge of arrangements.

Russell was born August 3, 1933 in Iowa City, the son of Ross and Margaret Carson. He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1952. Russell served in the National Guard for 8 years. He was united in marriage to Shirley A. Hurt on August 25, 1953 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City. Russell and Shirley farmed in the Solon area for over 50 WILSON, WALKERyears. Russell is survived by his wife Shirley; children Jean Wilson (Steve) of Iowa City, Terry Carson (Cindy) of Fairfax and Cindy Walker (Craig) of West Branch; grandchildren; Jamie Wilson, Andy Wilson, Mike Crow, Jeremy Crow, Todd Walker, Lee Nearad, Amanda Pitts; great-grandchildren; Jocelynn Morgan, Avery and Brodyn Wilson, Caleb Crow, Tatum Burnhardt, Isabella Nearad, Zachary and Bailey Walker, Carson and Emilia Pitts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sister, Joyce Stanfield, and Brother, Dave Carson.

Memorials may be made to: Russell Carson Memorial Fund.