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Larry Carson
LARRY JOE CARSON
Troy Mills
Larry Joe Carson, 71, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. He was born Sept. 10, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Joe E. Carson; son, Steven Karr;
and son-in-law, Beau Smith.
He was the sole proprietor of Carson Transport. As a business owner, he
contracted for many companies and made countless lifelong friendships. Larry loved to watch sports.
Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy "Dottie" Carson; daughter, Laurie Smith; granddaughters, Peyton Smith, Dr. Taylor Smith and Rayna Smith; numerous other loving family and friends; and Sydney, his best little furry friend.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was an important cause to Larry. Donations may be made in his memory at www.stjude.org/donate.
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