James Carson of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to Bill and Daisy (Ward) Carson on May 7, 1934 in Ada, Oklahoma and passed from this life on December 23, 2020 in Ardmore, Oklahoma at the age of 86 years.
James grew up and attended school at Ada and Byng. He joined the U. S. Marines out of high school and served during the Korean War. On September 23, 1983, James married Jeannie Smith in Gainesville, Texas. He worked as a self-employed welder for many years, retiring in 2009. He shared his welding expertise by teaching welding at Mid-America Vo.Tech. Jim also owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. He was a member of Beaty Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed yard work, bowling, and welding. He especially enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports. The highlights of his life were his wife, grandchildren, and great-grandkids. He taught others to love the Lord. James always wanted others to know the Lord and be saved, follow Him and do His work.
Mr. Carson is survived by:
Wife: Jeannie of the home
Sons: Cody Clemens and Darla of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Ben Morris and Anita of Norman, Oklahoma
Daughters: Deborah Kinsley and Glen Kinsley of Mooreland, Oklahoma
Tammalege Hendrix of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Brothers: Richard Carson and Nancy of Ada, Oklahoma
Bill Carson and Fusako of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Sisters: Debra Niman of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Sammy Ladue and Bruce of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Darla Zenich of California
Carolyn Phillips of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

8 grandchildren: Charlie Cope, Ty Goodman, Jenny Clemens, Jennifer Upchurch, Amie Straub and husband Brent, and Cody Ryan Clemens
10 great-grandchildren
Mr. Carson was preceded in death by his parents: Bill and Daisy Ward; and sister Linda Nelson.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home.
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