Roy Carson

Saturday, September 22nd, 2012. He was born in Magdalena, New Mexico, on

August 23, 1919, to Roy William and Ura Carson. In 1923, his family moved to

Kingman, where he grew up. He was an all-state quarterback at Kingman High

School, graduating in 1938. Later he played football for the University of

Arizona. In 1941, he married Marjorie Merrill, and shortly after, joined the

U.S. Navy. He served on the destroyer USS McCord throughout World War II,

participating in many Pacific battles. In 1952 Roy lost his beloved wife,

Margie, to Lupus. Later he found true love again, marrying Dorothy Myers,

in Los Angeles. In 1957 they moved to Phoenix where Roy became CFO of the

Spring City Kniting Company in Glendale. He was always active, serving as

President of the Phoenix YMCA and Chamber of Commerce. He and Dorothy

enjoyed 55 years together before her death in 2007. Roy was an active member

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and is survived by his

son; Scott (Linda) Carson of Logandale, Nevada and his daughter; Dee (Lynn)

Hancock, of Safford, Arizona, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A

visitation will be held Friday, September 28 at 12 noon at the Phoenix

Central Ward, 47 E. Ashland in Phoenix. Funeral Services to immedately

follow at 1p.m. Graveside services to be held at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300

W. Van Buren St. Phoenix. Arrangements entrusted to Greenwood Memory Lawn,

www.greenwoodmemorylawn.com.