Kit Carson Celebrated his 101st birthday on July 28, 2016. He was born in New Franklin Community of Franklin County GA. Mr. Carson was the son of Ab and Tee Gable Carson.
He left home at 14 to attend Berry Junior College in Rome GA. While there he became friends with Henry Ford. Ford was acquaintance of the school's founder, Martha Berry.
Carson wanted to be a commercial artist so he hitchhiked to New York during the years of the Great Depression. he eventually came back south, marrying his wife of 60 years, Clemmie Ayers of Carnesville GA. They settled in Greenville S.C.
In Greenville, Carson opened his own business, Carson's Sign Works. He did screen printing and also did cast aluminum letters for post offices and grocery stores.
Carson did a screen print of President John F. Kennedy and sent it to the White house. He received a letter soon after, thanking him for the work.
Carson was a veteran. He served in the Army during World War II, but didn't go overseas. He achieved the rank of corporal when he was discharged in 1944.
Carson retired in the 1980s and enjoyed family and fishing.
He spent many years living with his niece Mary Bennett in Hartwell GA. "He loves beer and oysters," said Bennett about her uncle. "He has a great sense of humor, he has a sharp mind and he just love people."
Carson had one brother and two sisters who are both deceased. Along with Bennet, Carson has three nephews. David Carson lives in Clarkesville GA. and Dale and Leon Carson live in Carnesville GA.
Great nieces include Dana Bennett of Lexington N.C., Gina Bennett of Tampa Fla., Katie Carson Davis of Carnesville GA.. Keri Carson Griffin in Sugar Hill GA. and Karen Carson Mitchell of Snellville GA.
Great nephews include James Carson of Anderson S.C., Daniel Carson and Chris Carson both of Carnesville GA.
Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
He left home at 14 to attend Berry Junior College in Rome GA. While there he became friends with Henry Ford. Ford was acquaintance of the school's founder, Martha Berry.
Carson wanted to be a commercial artist so he hitchhiked to New York during the years of the Great Depression. he eventually came back south, marrying his wife of 60 years, Clemmie Ayers of Carnesville GA. They settled in Greenville S.C.
In Greenville, Carson opened his own business, Carson's Sign Works. He did screen printing and also did cast aluminum letters for post offices and grocery stores.
Carson did a screen print of President John F. Kennedy and sent it to the White house. He received a letter soon after, thanking him for the work.
Carson was a veteran. He served in the Army during World War II, but didn't go overseas. He achieved the rank of corporal when he was discharged in 1944.
Carson retired in the 1980s and enjoyed family and fishing.
He spent many years living with his niece Mary Bennett in Hartwell GA. "He loves beer and oysters," said Bennett about her uncle. "He has a great sense of humor, he has a sharp mind and he just love people."
Carson had one brother and two sisters who are both deceased. Along with Bennet, Carson has three nephews. David Carson lives in Clarkesville GA. and Dale and Leon Carson live in Carnesville GA.
Great nieces include Dana Bennett of Lexington N.C., Gina Bennett of Tampa Fla., Katie Carson Davis of Carnesville GA.. Keri Carson Griffin in Sugar Hill GA. and Karen Carson Mitchell of Snellville GA.
Great nephews include James Carson of Anderson S.C., Daniel Carson and Chris Carson both of Carnesville GA.
Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Kit Carson Celebrated his 101st birthday on July 28, 2016. He was born in New Franklin Community of Franklin County GA. Mr. Carson was the son of Ab and Tee Gable Carson.
He left home at 14 to attend Berry Junior College in Rome GA. While there he became friends with Henry Ford. Ford was acquaintance of the school's founder, Martha Berry.
Carson wanted to be a commercial artist so he hitchhiked to New York during the years of the Great Depression. he eventually came back south, marrying his wife of 60 years, Clemmie Ayers of Carnesville GA. They settled in Greenville S.C.
In Greenville, Carson opened his own business, Carson's Sign Works. He did screen printing and also did cast aluminum letters for post offices and grocery stores.
Carson did a screen print of President John F. Kennedy and sent it to the White house. He received a letter soon after, thanking him for the work.
Carson was a veteran. He served in the Army during World War II, but didn't go overseas. He achieved the rank of corporal when he was discharged in 1944.
Carson retired in the 1980s and enjoyed family and fishing.
He spent many years living with his niece Mary Bennett in Hartwell GA. "He loves beer and oysters," said Bennett about her uncle. "He has a great sense of humor, he has a sharp mind and he just love people."
Carson had one brother and two sisters who are both deceased. Along with Bennet, Carson has three nephews. David Carson lives in Clarkesville GA. and Dale and Leon Carson live in Carnesville GA.
Great nieces include Dana Bennett of Lexington N.C., Gina Bennett of Tampa Fla., Katie Carson Davis of Carnesville GA.. Keri Carson Griffin in Sugar Hill GA. and Karen Carson Mitchell of Snellville GA.
Great nephews include James Carson of Anderson S.C., Daniel Carson and Chris Carson both of Carnesville GA.
Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
He left home at 14 to attend Berry Junior College in Rome GA. While there he became friends with Henry Ford. Ford was acquaintance of the school's founder, Martha Berry.
Carson wanted to be a commercial artist so he hitchhiked to New York during the years of the Great Depression. he eventually came back south, marrying his wife of 60 years, Clemmie Ayers of Carnesville GA. They settled in Greenville S.C.
In Greenville, Carson opened his own business, Carson's Sign Works. He did screen printing and also did cast aluminum letters for post offices and grocery stores.
Carson did a screen print of President John F. Kennedy and sent it to the White house. He received a letter soon after, thanking him for the work.
Carson was a veteran. He served in the Army during World War II, but didn't go overseas. He achieved the rank of corporal when he was discharged in 1944.
Carson retired in the 1980s and enjoyed family and fishing.
He spent many years living with his niece Mary Bennett in Hartwell GA. "He loves beer and oysters," said Bennett about her uncle. "He has a great sense of humor, he has a sharp mind and he just love people."
Carson had one brother and two sisters who are both deceased. Along with Bennet, Carson has three nephews. David Carson lives in Clarkesville GA. and Dale and Leon Carson live in Carnesville GA.
Great nieces include Dana Bennett of Lexington N.C., Gina Bennett of Tampa Fla., Katie Carson Davis of Carnesville GA.. Keri Carson Griffin in Sugar Hill GA. and Karen Carson Mitchell of Snellville GA.
Great nephews include James Carson of Anderson S.C., Daniel Carson and Chris Carson both of Carnesville GA.
Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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