Carson Obie Hughes

July 1950 he left his job at Delco and enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War. He was stationed in Japan for about 2 years. He returned to Tacoma, WA and was discharged on July 27, 1955. He was presented medals for "Good Conduct", "Korean Service", "United Nations" and "National Defense".

He returned to Russiaville with his wife Janet (Arnold) and baby daughter Becky. He continued his career at Delco and retired from GM on February 28,1993.

February 4, 1972 he married Mable Cunningham. She passed May 21, 1987. He then married Dorothy Byers (whom they have been teenage sweethearts) on March 5, 1988. She passed on April 23, 2014.

Carson was known by all as an enthusiastic fisherman, hunter and a fan of IU and the Colts! He was diligent in archery and won a gold medal for the state competition. Many enjoyed listening to him tell stories about history and personal life accounts, with a twist of humor.

One day the Holy Spirit showed him that his life was incomplete and he needed a Savior. He repented and embraced a life in Christ! His passion for Christ was demonstrated by singing in the Choir and teaching the Word at First Assembly of God for many years. He journeyed to Souls Harbor Church and lastly to Russiaville Community Church where he continued in ministry.

Survivors include his daughter Becky (Garry) Gibson, stepsons, Brian (Alicia) Cunningham, Ricky Byers, James (Kim) Byers. Sisters, Anna Wisehart, Karen (Alan) Henry; 26 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren. One special nephew who is a friend Gary (Bonnie) Graves.

Carson was preceded in death by his parents; wives Mable and Dorothy; son Billy Carson Hughes; stepsons, Kim Cunningham, Larry Byers; stepdaughter and son-in-law Teresa and Clyde Downs; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Jerry Williams; brothers, Johnnie Hughes and Hal Hughes; brother-in-law Gene Wisehart; step grandson, Larry Byers Jr.; step granddaughter Lea Byers.

A visitation for Carson will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN 46902, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM.