James Franklin “Doc” Carson, Jr. left this earthly world on Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was born in St. Helens, Oregon on August 8, 1946 to James F. and Betty E. Carson.
Doc lived life by his own rules. He always had a job whether it was logging, mining, construction or driving a tow truck. He managed Uncle Pete’s Pawn Shop until it closed in February 2009. He proudly served in the US Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. Beginning in 2000, Doc became part of the Rodney Street Family, a group of amazing individuals who loved, cared and looked out for one another and were never afraid to set one another straight. Doc’s passions in life were motorcycles, cars and guns. He was never without a Harley to ride or a car to rebuild.
He is survived by his daughters, Brandi L. Carson of Helena and Amber Y. Carson of Woodburn, OR, two grandsons Christopher Mackey and Wyatt Carson of Woodburn, his partner Mary Pat Dutton and her daughter, Jessica Dutton of Portland, OR. He is also survived by his first wife, Valorie Dana, close friends, Dave and Debbie Elliott, Charlie Carson, Brent Brue and Myron Mackey and six stepdaughters and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jamie Carson, his sister Judy Carson and his late wife, Pat Carson.
Doc did not see “life as a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, a Rainer in his hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO HOO what a ride.”
A funeral service will be held for Doc on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. Military Honors will be held at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Montana. A pot luck social and reception will be held at Jester’s Bar, 200 N. Rodney St., Helena, following military honors. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at any local Valley Bank to help defray funeral costs. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Doc, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Wendy Vick says
Oh what a wonderful man, oh what a wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you Brandi,Mary Pat, Charlie and the whole Rodney Street family.
Brandi, I have always adored your close relationship with your dad. Hang on tight to those memories and let them bring you comfort.
Even now when I think of his smile and chuckle it brings a smile to my face.
He will certainly be missed.
Debbie Powley says
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Steve and Debbie Powley
Kristine Gambucci says
Brandi, I will miss your dad so much. he lived well and was a treasured friend.
Love to you and your family,
Kristine
Chopper Jim says
Sent some time around ya sippin Mikes Lemonades many a time.
Take care, and glad you got to live your dreams!
Brandi says
I love you daddy and miss you so very much. You were everything a daughter could ask for and I thank you for being there for me through thick and thin. Please watch over me and keep me safe. Give Jamie lots of love for me. I will be waiting for the day I see your smiling face again. You will always be my #1 and I will always be your daddys little girl. Love your baby girl. Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Jean Robertson says
I’ll miss you, Doc. Tell Dave I said hello. Jean
Jasmine Briere says
You will be forever missed and every time i see a harley or an eagle it will remind me of Doc love you and we will meet again.
cheryl ward says
Sorry for your loss.
Prayers are with all.
Steve Koester says
I rode with you and knew you for years. Journey well and I will see you soon, but not to soon. Your family is in my prayers,
STEVE
Sunni Mergenthaler says
So sorry to hear about Doc know Brandi that you are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Hang in there missy.
Murf says
Doc, you were a great brother, and I’m gonna miss ya bad. But this ain’t “good bye”, it’s “See ya later, on the other side.” My prayers are with family and friends, all who loved you and are grieving over your recent inter-galactic travels.
Murf
smash says
ill miss you my friend. ill always think of you and how kind and loving you were. fare thee well my friend
sherryl says
WE send our love to you brandi and pray that you find comfort in your loss. No words can ease the pain.
Amber Carson says
I miss you so much Daddy. I never knew it would be so hard to say goodbye. It has been so heartbreaking to lose you and then to not be acknowledged by people because they have no idea who I am and how special our relationship was. I’ve tried and tried to take the high road, Daddy – even when I wanted to scream, because I want you to be proud of me. I know you were proud of me, and I never want to do anything that would diminish that in your eyes. I love you Daddy!!