of West Helena, AR
August 19, 1956 - August 14, 2016
William Alford ''Wacky'' Carson, Jr., age 59, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his home. Mr. Carson was born August 19, 1956 at Helena to the late William and Ruby Carson, Sr. He retired from Entergy after working for the company for 15 years. William loved Arkansas Razorback football.
He is survived by two sons, William ''Lil Bill'' Alfred Carson, III (Charlotte) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Caleb Carson of Batesville; one daughter, Mandie Hall (Clayton) of Judsonia; eight grandchildren, Carson Hall, Morgan Hall, Madison Hall, Mallory Hall, Cohen Hall, Justice Tyler Carson, Kayla Carson and Peighton Carson; three sisters, Evelyn Jacks (Nicky) of Helena, Bobbie Salter of Lexa and Frances Mathis (Randolph) of Sulphur Rock; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his ex-wife, Michelle Carson.
A service for William Carson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Clayton Hall will officiate.
Pallbearers are Alan Barnes, Sr., Caleb Carson, ''Lil Bill'' Carson, J.T. Carson, Carson Hall and Derward Mauldin.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Alcoholics Anonymous, care of General Service Board, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 459, New York, NY 10163.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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Joseph D Phillips
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Wacky and I got in trouble alot and he was a elvis Presley fan.I have not seen him since we was teenagers,I do remember us riding horses and the weekend everybody got to gather and ride around in west helena.Wacky your in a safe place now and rest in peace.
Leo Meyers
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss. Bill "Big Deal" was a good guy to work with. Prayers for the Family.
Danno
Thursday, August 18, 2016
A great lose to his family and friends, Bill will truly be missed. We accomplished some amazing things, made a lot of friends along the way & had some fun too.
That's wye you will always be the BIG DEAL to me!
Bill Haynie
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Will be praying for the family. We sure had some good times growing up. May God be with you old friend.
Vanessia Smith
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for your family today and everyday. Think of your family often.
Dale Brown
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved one. May our great Lord watch over and comfort each of you during this sad time in your life.I have known him many years through Donnie. Bill was a great friend to all that knew him. He will sadly be missed. My deepest sympathy and my prayers be with each of you in the coming weeks and may each of you find comfort in the Lord
Raymond Johnson
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
We had many good years working together. Bill was a friend. Erin and I will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold nix
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Teresa Russell
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Uncle Wacky I know your resting in our Father's arms telling jokes and stories. Your smile will be missed and your humor never replaced.
To Bill, Mandie, Caleb and your families, I know he loved you and was proud of you. I pray you can recall the good times you had with him often.
judie Rose Akin
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
My heart is so heavy as I read about our beloved Bill, my prayers, are with each of my forever friends may the lord Jesus speak Peace and comfort to your weary Spirits love to all judie Rose