of Little Rock, AR
April 6, 1921 - January 19, 2008
Dr. Robert (Bobbo) P. Carson, M.D., of Little Rock, died on January 19, 2008 at the age of 86. Bobbo was known throughout Arkansas and Ohio for his sense of humor and kindness. He was an avid reader and frequented many restaurants in Little Rock due to his love of good food. Not only was he respected as an exceptional pathologist, but his personal life included countless lifelong friendships. Those close to him treasure his wisdom and guidance. His love and generosity were apparent to all.
Dr. Carson touched many lives as he traveled through life, and will be remembered fondly. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1921 to Wesley G. Carson and Jennie Jones Carson. He received a BS degree from Olivet College in Olivet, Michigan in 1943 and Medical Degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1946. He had an internship at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn New York and residency and fellowship at Cincinnati General Hospital. He served in the United States Army Medical Corps in the Philippines from 1948-1950. Dr. Carson was the Director of Laboratories at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio from 1953-1961 and Director of Laboratories at the Middletown Regional Hospital, Middletown, Ohio from 1961 until he retired from medical practice in 1988. He was active in a number of professional organizations including the Ohio Society of Pathologists (President 1962-1963), the AABB (American Association of Blood Banks), on the Board of Trustees of the Tri-State Regional Blood Center in Huntington, West Virginia and on the Board of Trustees for the Dayton Community Blood Center and Tissue Bank. Also, he was a founding member of the Ohio Association of Blood Banks. Dr. Carson was active in medical/professional education as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine from 1961-1973 and the founding Medical Director of the Medical Laboratory Technician School at Middletown Regional Hospital. He moved to Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife, Shirley, in 1999 to join his daughter Leslie and family.
Dr. Carson was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley H. Carson. He is survived by his son, Tom H. Carson, M.D., and partner, O.A. Hernandez, of Metairie, Louisiana; daughter Leslie C. Collins, and husband, Gary J. Collins, M.D. of Little Rock, Arkansas; and son, Kevin R. Carson, and wife, Diane Murdock, of Phoenix, Arizona. He is also survived by grandchildren Claire M. Collins, Laura Ann Collins, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Megan J. Carson and Matthew R. Carson of Phoenix, Arizona and step-grandchildren Craig Murdock and Sarah Murdock of Phoenix, Arizona. He is also survived by special friend and caregiver, Girlene Crain of Little Rock, Arkansas and pet companion, Marlow. The family acknowledges the care provided by Rosa Gentry.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Iva Dean Medical Student Scholarship Fund, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, c/o UC Foundation, P.O. Box 19970, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219-0970 or the Heifer Project International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, will be appreciated.
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18 Condolence(s)
Brittany Piggee
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
To Leslie and family, your father was a great man and I looked forward to seeing him and Girlene on Fridays when they came to Kroger on Chenal to shop. He always had a smile on his face. May God be with you all at this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristine Hokett - Laura Jones - Morrie McKinney
Friday, January 25, 2008
Sending our deepest sympathies - We are keeping your family in our prayers.
Felipe Hernandez
Thursday, January 24, 2008
I knew Bobbo as a pragmatic, supportive, down to earth man. Every cloud has a silver lining, they say, and during my Katrina evacuation, my silver lining was the time I spent in Bobbo's house. During the one-month stay, Bobbo distracted me with stories and respected my privacy, and understood the emotional state Tom and I were going through. He was gentleman, salty in his observations at times, but usually on target. And yes, he was an avid football and David Letterman fan. My only regret is not having spent visited more often. Bobbo, we'll miss you and thank you for Marlo. To Leslie and Kevin and their respective families, my thoughts are with you. Hope to see you soon, FH Felipe
Linda Rollins
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Leslie and Gary: From an "across the street" view, your father (and mother) were well taken care of, and I'm sure enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be missed as a neighbor even though he hardly knew me. It was comforting to me to know he was there. (My Mom was always interested in the comings and goings across the street as she sat on the front porch). Life changes always and it is still comforting to know you guy are just down the street. With love, Linda
Ennis and Carol Zajmi
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. May your sadness be soothed by the memories of love and happiness shared over his lifetime. With our deepest sympathies, Carol and Ennis Zajmi
Rhonda Waleszonia
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
We will all miss Dr. Carson here at Orthoarkansas Physical Therapy. He always had a smile on his face. It will be so different not seeing him every week. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
GIRLENE CRAIN
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
LESLIE, KEVIN, TOM, GARY, CLAIRE, MY LITTLE LULU, MATT, AND MEGAN. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF MOURNING. I PRAY THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU CAN GET THROUGH THIS. GOD HAS BOBBO NOW AND I KNOW EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT. I LOVE YOU GUYS AND PRAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MAKES IT THROUGH THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN LIFE!
GIRLENE CRAIN
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
MY DEAREST BOBBO, YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED. YOU TAUGHT ME SO MUCH IN THE LAST FEW YEARS AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THE FRIENDSHIP THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY EXTENDED TO ME AND MY BOYS. LIFE WITH YOU HAS BEEN A ABSOLUTE PLEASURE. YOUR SMILES WHEN YOU SAW ME MADE MY DAY, YOUR LAUGHTER IN MY EARS WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND THE KINDNESS YOU SHOWED WILL ALWAYS COVER MY SOUL. I LOVE YOU, BOBBO AND MY CUP RUNNETH OVER!
Bobby D Page
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Dear Leslie May the precious memories of your Father be a comfort to you now, and may it help to know that many thoughts are with you in your sorrow. My deepest sympathy to you and your Family. Bob Page
Kathy Capozzi Scallon
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Leslie & Family, My sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time of loss of your Dad. I have such wonderful memories and him and your Mother so graciously having all of us over at your home in Middletown while we were growing up. He certainly touched many lives in a positive way. May God keep you in the palm of his hand during this extremely difficult time. You were so lucky to have them close by in Arkansas with you. You will never forget those days. Know that your your friends are praying for you during your time of grief. Kathy Scallon
Shahida Khan
Monday, January 21, 2008
Leslie my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family. Shahida
ROSA GENTRY
Monday, January 21, 2008
My condolences and deepest sympathy to the family for there lost.. He will be deeply missed as a man I came to know and care for. And a family who has treated me as if I was part of the family. In this time of sorrow I will keep them in my prayers.
lori crane (Ortho)
Monday, January 21, 2008
it breaks my heart to hear that Dr Carson will no longer be in the clinic each week to make us all smile.he became part of our family her at OrthoArkansas Physical &Sports Therapy. we will miss him greatly.
Wanda Brown
Monday, January 21, 2008
My condolences and deepest sympathy. Wanda Brown
Steve Davies
Monday, January 21, 2008
Dear Tom, Leslie and Kevin, I extend my sympathies to you all on your dad's death. I remember so well his kindness and smiles as we ran around the neighborhood on Alamo. I recall him with a gentle yet to-be-respected tone and always the time to listen to what we had to say. In later years, he would always wave to my mom through the kitchen window early on Saturday mornings as he was picked up to join his friends for breakfast. Memories of a life well-lived will be your strength. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Steve Davies
MATTHEW ARMBRUSTER
Monday, January 21, 2008
HOW DO YOU BEGIN? DR. CARSON WAS ONE MY FAVORITE CUSTOMERS. HE WOULD HAVE ME COME TO THE HOUSE AND SHOW ME HOW HE WANTED HIS PLANTERS PLACED AND WITH WHAT FLOWERS HE WANTED THEM PLANTED WITH. I LOOKED FOWARD TO SEEING HIM STOP IN OUR SHOP. WHEN MY YOUNGEST SON BECAME ILL AT 14 DAYS OLD AND WAS IN THE HOSPITAL IT WAS DOC CARSON WHO HELPED ME ASKED THE RIGHT QUESTIONS TO THE DR'S AND THEN GAVE ME ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO NEXT ABOUT EMMANUELS CARE. I STILL BELIEVE IN SOME WAYS HE SAVED HIS LIFE AND I THANK HIM FOR THAT. HOW LUCKY WE WERE TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT MAN SHARE HIS LOVE AND LIFE WITH US EVEN IF IT WERE ONLY FOR 86 YEARS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE CARSON FAMILY AND MEMORIES OF YOUR FATHER WILL LIVE ON IN MY HEART FOR EVER.....GOD BLESS THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED... MATTHEW ARMBRUSTER ARMBRUSTER FLOIRST AND GREENHOUSES.. SINCE 1945
David Saunders
Monday, January 21, 2008
Leslie, Gary, Tom, Felipe, Kevin, Diane, Claire, Laura, Megan, Matt, Girlene, All your friends are profoundly saddened by the loss of Bobbo and send our deepest sympathies. You are all very much in our hearts and minds during this difficult time and please know we are always here for you. Much love, Dave
Carol
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Leslie, I was so very sorry to hear of your father's death. Just last week we had talked about him, and it sounded to me like he was a wonderful person. I know that you will miss him greatly. May God walk by your side during this time of sorrow.......