Jack “Happy Jack” Dale Carson, age 73, a resident of Garland, Kansas, passed away on Thursday May 9th, 2024. He was born April 4, 1951 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Effie (Beerbower) Carson. Jack married Donna Young on March 30th, 1976 and later divorced.
Jack served his country in the United States Army and Kansas Army National Guard for many years. He was a jack of all trades but specialized in roofing and construction. Jack was a born story teller and was a true child of the 60s. He loved playing the guitar and harmonica and making music. He never knew a stranger and loved to have a good time with his family and friends. Jack left a lasting mark on this world and will never be forgotten.
Survivors include his 4 daughters, Jackie Brown (Aaron), Jamie Beckman, Jessica Carson (Dustin), and Jeannie Carson (Tommy). 11 grandchildren, Bailley (Jake), Bryce, Brett, Samantha, Adryan (Josh), Amber, Jackson, Riley, Ruby, Reese, and Remy. 4 great grandchildren, Cooper, Iris, Addy, and Westley. As well as many cousins and life long friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donna, and infant granddaughter, Reagan.
There was cremation. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
There will be a celebration for Jack on Saturday May 18 at the large shelter house at Elm Creek at 1:00.
Memorials are suggested to the Jack Carson Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St. P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS. 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.