Carson Winford Mungo

Carson Winford Mungo was born to Ward and Arbuter Mungo on March 27, 1949, at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. He peacefully transitioned on January 17, 2026 surrounded by love. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, veteran, and community servant whose life was marked by service, laughter, and a deep passion for helping others.

Carson was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Imogene Addison of Charlotte.

He is survived by his five children: Carson Mungo Jr. (Durham), Reginald Mungo (Durham), Rodney Riley (Durham), Nikiya Finch (Fort Mill), and Tymesia (Wade) Sams (Durham). He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, each of whom he loved dearly and spoke of with pride. Carson is also survived by his sisters Barnia (James) Franklin and Marilyn (Walter) Rochelle, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and close friends.

Carson graduated from Merrick-Moore High School in 1967. Following high school, he continued his education and obtained his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). He went on to work as a truck driver for Ready Mix Concrete Company and West Brothers in Durham, where he was known for his strong work ethic and reliability.

Carson later answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army, serving honorably during the Vietnam War. He rose to the rank of Sergeant and was a highly decorated soldier, receiving numerous medals and commendations, including the Purple Heart Award, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Sharpshooter Badge, Expert Badge with M-16, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star. His military service reflected his courage, discipline, and unwavering sense of duty.

Beyond his professional and military accomplishments, Carson was known for his great sense of humor, warm spirit, and genuine compassion. He dedicated a large portion of his life to his community, friends, and family, holding a special place in his heart for helping and assisting fellow veterans. After many years in Salisbury, North Carolina, he relocated to Charlotte, where he expanded his village and continued his outreach and advocacy for veterans, touching countless lives along the way.

Carson Winford Mungo will be remembered as a man of strength, integrity, laughter, and service—a man who showed up for others and lived with purpose. His legacy will live on through his family, his community, and all those he helped and inspired.