Eugene “Wayne” Carson, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018 in Naples, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Margaret Carson, and his sister, Gail Carson. Wayne is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Spencer Carson; his children, Stephen (Heather) Carson, Jonathan (Jennifer) Carson, and Rachel (Michael) Ferguson; his grandchildren, Laurellyn, Madeleine, Spencer, Ransom, Judah Wayne, Caleb, Miriam and Lucy Carson, Isabela, Natalie, Daria, and Margot Carson, and Asher and Solomon Douchant; his brother, Terry (Brenda) Carson. Wayne was a dear cousin, nephew, and friend, and pastor to many.
Wayne founded and pastored the Clayton Community Church where he faithfully served families for 40 years.
Friends may visit on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Alexander White Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann from Noon until 12:30. Committal service will follow the brief visitation at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Then a Celebration of Life will be held at The Journey, 829 Hanley Rd, St. Louis, 63130 at 2:30 followed by a reception at 3:30 p.m. at the church. Memorials are appreciated to a charity close to Wayne’s Heart, Jews For Jesus (designation Jerusalem Branch). Condolences are encouraged on his guestbook at www.alexanderstlouis.com.