Thomas C.
Carson, 60 yrs., of Elverson, died on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Hospice
Unit of the Coatesville VA Medical Center, following an illness.
He was born in
Philadelphia, Pa. on Sept. 21, 1951 and was the son of the late Walter T. and
Anne Marie (DeRose) Carson. He was the
husband of Bernadette V. (Lichty) Carson.
Thomas was
employed as a handyman for the Bellwood Hunt Club of Spring City. He was a proud USMC veteran. Thomas was a strong supporter of the AA
program, who also enjoyed classic rock, nascar, and hunting.Thomas was active with the Lancaster Jaycees, during the 1970's.
A sister, Anne
Marie Sanders, preceded him in death.
Thomas is
survived by his son, Thomas J. Carson of Elverson, 3 daughters, Anne Marie
Carson of Lancaster, Stephanie Carson of Columbia, and Christina Carson of
Lancaster, 2 brothers, Theodore Carson and William Carson both of Lancaster, a
sister, Susan Leftwich of Lancaster and a dear friend, Susan Bilger of Elverson.. There are also 2 grandchildren.
A funeral
service will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12 PM from The Labs
Funeral Home, Inc., 141 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook, Pa. Interment will follow at the Caernarvon Cemetery. A calling hour
will be held from 10 to 11:50 AM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in the memory of Thomas to
either the Southeastern PA AA, 444 North 3rd St., Suite # 3E,
Philadelphia, Pa. 19123 or the American
Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, Pa. 17603.
For additional
information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com