Thomas “Tommy” Wesley Carson died Saturday, August 10, 2019.
He was born in Chatham County on August 29, 1940, the son of the late Thomas Caley Carson and Agnes Edna ((McFarland) Herndon. Tommy was also preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Wayne Carson. A graduate of Pittsboro High School, he also attended Bells School. He had owned University Auto Supply in Carrboro for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Paula Lynn (Abramson) Carson; daughter, Teresa Dawn (Carson) Mitchell; three grandchildren; and half-sister, Becky (Sparrow) Eubanks.
A reception celebrating Tommy’s life will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Donaldson Funeral Home in Pittsboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Tommy to: NC Coastal Federation, 3609 NC 24, Newport, NC 28570; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 401 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27513; or Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
Donaldson Funeral Home is serving the family.