Roy E. Carson

Roy E. Carson, 65, of Front Street, Franklin died at 7:10 a.m., September 20, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Oil City. Born February 01, 1949 in Franklin, Roy was the son of the late Albert L. and Jean Louise (Boughner) Carson. On July 19, 1969 he married the former Mary Lou Heller, who survives.Mr. Carson was employed as a bus driver and tour guide for World Touring Productions. He was also employed at Vision Quest for a number of years.Roy was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. He was devoted to his wife and family. He loved to travel and was always the life of the party!He loved working with the youth at Vision Quest and volunteering his time as a visiting Santa, bringing smiles to kids and adults alike.Roy enjoyed music, going to concerts and his pets.In addition to his wife, Mary Lou, Roy is survived by his sons, Jamie E. Carson and his wife, Alicia of Oil City and Joseph A. Carson of Buffalo, NY; 2 grandsons, Dominic Jaden Carson and Linkin Jax Carson, both of Oil City; his sister, Lynda Carter and her husband, Russell of Franklin; 11 nieces and nephews, Ricky Carter of Loundsthul, Germany, Chris Leroy Carter of Franklin, Melissa Brand of Pittsburgh, Jessica Phipps of Oil City, Kara Willy of Knox, Matt Gaertner of Oil City, Katie Kostendt of Jacksonville, NC, Carrie Jasper of Maine, and Lori, Tori, and Mark Heller all of Franklin; and his godchildren, Alexis and Trey Weaver, both of Franklin.Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Grace Lutheran Church Council will hold a Prayer Service on Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo Street, Franklin on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 11:00 am, with the Rev. Sandra Jones and Vicar Randall Frenz, co-officiating.Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.In Mr. Carson's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, PO Box 325, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or The Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.