Obituary
Roy J. Carson (94) went to be with our Lord on March 8, 2024. He was born on November 24, 1929, in Matternville, PA to Harry Patterson Carson and Edna Mae (Leitzell) Carson. Roy was the youngest of 7 children. He was raised on the family farms until they moved to town – State College – in the mid-1940’s. It was while in high school he met his future wife, Vera (Hummel) Carson. The two were married on September 22, 1950, in State College and enjoyed many adventures and much love throughout their 73 years together. They raised their children at Carson’s Corner and resided there until 2018 when they moved to Bellefonte and then most recently to State College.
Roy is survived by his wife, Vera and their two children, Robert M. Carson (Deborah Ace) of Port Matilda, PA and Robin Carson Brouse (Robert) of Boalsburg, PA; three grandchildren, Julie Carson Watson (Matt) of Zion, PA, Dustin Carson (Nicky) of Liberty Township, OH and Eric Brouse (Leanna) of Cortlandt Manor, NY. In addition, Roy is survived by 5 great-grandchildren, Amber Watson Geise (Dustin) of Milesburg, PA, Nathan Watson, Kylie Carson, Gavin Carson and Elliott Brouse.
In addition to his parents, Roy was pre-deceased by his brothers, Harry P. Carson (Mickey), Gates Carson (Goldie), Fred Carson (Scottie) and sisters, Virginia Richards (Frank), Tressie Tate (Max) and Betty Freyermuth (Jim); as well as other special family members, Martha Noe (Jack), Walter T. Hummel and Shelvia Hummel plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy had several independent businesses until he began working at Penn State University in the College of Earth & Mineral Science as a Research Analyst/Coal Petrologist until his retirement in 1992. In their retirement years, Roy and Vera embarked on trips and outings which included their mutual enjoyment of golf. Roy was an avid golfer who started playing the game at the age of 11 – he has 6 holes-in-one to his credit. In his lifetime, he played on 168 different golf courses in the US & Canada. Roy was a member of the Penn State Golf League for 59 years.
Roy was also a life member of the State College Elks Lodge - BPOE Lodge 1600, FOP Bald Eagle Lodge 51, The Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania - 32degree. Other affiliations included: Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Loyal Order of Moose, Associate Member of American Legion Post 245 State College.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 18, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm with a funeral service immediately following at 1:00pm, Pastor Catherine Dittman officiating, at the Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801. Entombment will take place at Centre County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Special Olympics of PA. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com
To A Life Well Lived ~ you will be greatly missed, fondly remembered, always loved.