Garland Wayne Carson
September 26, 1920 — August 17, 2004
Garland "Jerry? Wayne Carson, 83, of 5960 E. Kacena, died Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center, following a short illness. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2004, at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion conducted by Mike Schultz with Masonic Services. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside service: 2 p.m. at Troy Mills Cemetery.
Survivors include his children, Marcia (Bill) Wickham, R.J. (Cindy) Carson and Jennifer (Todd) Wyman, all of Marion; three brothers, Vernon Carson of Quasqueton, Leland (Evelyn) Carson of Cedar Rapdis and Joe Carson of Troy Mills; six grandchildren, Dorian and Nichole Wickham, Holly Carson, Greg (Sara) Carson, Cailey Carson and Katie Wyman; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Kaleb and Emma; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Doris; his sister, Ruby Kelsey; and an infant brother.
Jerry was born September 26, 1920, the son of Elmer and Mae (Winistorfer) Carson in Edger, Wisconsin . On February 22, 1946, he married Doris Ilene Starry. She died May 31, 2002. Jerry farmed in Linn County for many years. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodge No. 284 of Central City, El Kahir Shrine and Jones County Mini-Patrol.
Memorials may be directed to Shriners Childrens Hospital, c/o El Kahir Shrine, 1400 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402 or American Cancer Society of Iowa.
Survivors include his children, Marcia (Bill) Wickham, R.J. (Cindy) Carson and Jennifer (Todd) Wyman, all of Marion; three brothers, Vernon Carson of Quasqueton, Leland (Evelyn) Carson of Cedar Rapdis and Joe Carson of Troy Mills; six grandchildren, Dorian and Nichole Wickham, Holly Carson, Greg (Sara) Carson, Cailey Carson and Katie Wyman; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Kaleb and Emma; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Doris; his sister, Ruby Kelsey; and an infant brother.
Jerry was born September 26, 1920, the son of Elmer and Mae (Winistorfer) Carson in Edger, Wisconsin . On February 22, 1946, he married Doris Ilene Starry. She died May 31, 2002. Jerry farmed in Linn County for many years. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodge No. 284 of Central City, El Kahir Shrine and Jones County Mini-Patrol.
Memorials may be directed to Shriners Childrens Hospital, c/o El Kahir Shrine, 1400 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402 or American Cancer Society of Iowa.
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