Alexander Carson
Alexander Carson

Obituary of Alexander D. Carson

Alexander Don "Pope"Carson, Jr, 91, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Hilda, of 68 years. Born December 24, 1926 in Salem, VA, he was the son of the late Alexander D. Carson and Lelia Hipps Carson. "Pope" was retired from The Burruss Land and Lumber Company (The Burruss Company) after over 50 years of service. He was an active member of Boonsboro United Methodist Church where he was a head usher and served on the Administrative Council. He was a member of the Hill City Masonic Lodge 183 where he was a Master Mason. He honorably served in the United States Navy during World War II. "Pope" loved Quail hunting with his English Setters and Trout fishing; later he enjoyed playing golf at the Hat Creek Golf Club with his dear friends, Buddy, William and Dave. He loved the Redskins and the Atlanta Braves. He was active in youth baseball in Lynchburg. In addition to his wife, Hilda Armistead Carson, he is survived by one son, Robert "Bob" W. Carson and his wife, Karen, of Ashland, VA; two grandchildren, Caroline Carson Hudson (Dave) and Rachel Carson Hale (Kevin); five great-grandchildren, Anna and William Hudson, Emma, Kayden and Carson Hale. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Union Hill Baptist Church on Red House Road (Rt 615) Rustburg followed by a memorial service at Boonsboro United Methodist Church at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Amy Beth Coleman and Carl Saunders officiating. A reception and visitation will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorial Contributions may be made to Boonsboro United Methodist Church, 113 Coffee Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24503 or a charity of your choice. Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory, Wiggington Road Chapel, 385-8900, is serving the family. On-line condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneralservice.com.
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Memorial Service

FEB 27. 02:00 PM Boonsboro United Methodist Church 113 Coffee Rd. Lynchburg, VA, US, 24503

Reception

FEB 27. 02:30 PM Boonsboro United Methodist Church 113 Coffee Rd. Lynchburg, VA, US, 24503

Graveside

FEB 27. 11:00 AM Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Red House Road Concord, VA, US, 24538

Interment

Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Red House Road Concord, VA, 24538
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