Homer Shannon Carson III
October 17, 1943 ~ April 27, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
ASHEVILLE - Dr. Shannon Carson of Asheville, North Carolina, died April 27, 2011 in John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center after a long illness.
Dr. Carson was born in Rome, Georgia on October 17, 1943, to Homer S. Carson, Jr. and Pearl Burger Carson. Education included: graduation from the Academy of Richmond County in 1961 and undergraduate work in pre-med at the University of Georgia. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in June, l968. An anesthesiology internship and residency was obtained while serving in the U.S. Navy at the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego, California.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Poucel Carson; two sons: Homer S. Carson, IV and John Kevin Carson and wife, Laura; two grandchildren: Andrew and Chelsea; two stepsons: Brent Fee and wife Deedee Fee, Ryan Fee and wife Whitney Fee; step-grandchildren: Landon, Connor and Addison; sister: Fay Penick and husband Fred Penick; and niece Jennifer Penick Beason and nephew Jeffrey Penick.
Dr. Carson's professional work as an anesthesiologist began at the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego, California. His work continued in San Diego at Children's Hospital and Health Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and he served as Assistant and Associate Professor in anesthesiology at the University of California, San Diego, until l988. He relocated to Dothan, Alabama in 1989 and worked at Flowers Hospital during l989-l990 and Southeast Alabama Medical Center where he was a staff anesthesiologist from l990 until l999. After retirement, he moved to Asheville, North Carolina and, in 2005, he returned to work as a staff anesthesiologist at the Orthopedic Surgery Center.
He retired in April, 2010.
His many lifelong interests were reflected in his community work, his concern for animals and history, particularly American history. He volunteered at the Wiregrass Humane Society in Dothan, Alabama. After retirement he obtained a degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
The service will be held at 12:00 Noon Monday, May 2 at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements are with the assistance of Groce Funeral Home, East Asheville, Tunnel Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center, the American Cancer Society or Humane Center.
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My deepest sympathy to Paula and all Shannon’s family. He was such a kind man. He was so intelligent and had a great knowledge of history among other things. We enjoyed his stories at dinner parties. He fought the good fight and he will be missed.
So sorry for the loss of this fine man. He was a kind gentle soul and a wonderful doctor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you grace and peace.
To Shannon’s family..please accept our heartfelt condolences. Just know that we are thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
We were sorry to hear about Shannon’s death. He came to our
Barton Reunion in the early 2000s.
I remember he enjoyed all the breakfast food we served. He was hungry after driving from Asheville. I am glad we got to meet him. Dot and Ken Chewning
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Fay, Paula, and family. Although I never met Shannon, I feel I knew him through his sister, Fay, who loves him so. Shannon was instrumental in helping me, though Fay, in pursuing assistance from a different neurologist involved with a serious health issue. It was from their encouragement that I was able to overcome a year long cycle of nerve pain. I am indeed grateful to a man I never met.
Paula and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Carson. He was so gentle and respectful to work with the years I was at OSC. Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula, my sincere sympathy to you and your family. It saddens me greatly to hear of Shannon’s passing. I count it a privilege to have had the opportunity to work with him at the OSC. A finer man cannot be found; I know he will be sorely missed.
Paula,
My heart and prayers go out to you and family.
I,for one, will always remember Shannon for his competence, compassion, humor, and wit. I am honored that we crossed paths in our lifetimes.
God bless,
Ed Planz
Paula, we were so sad to here about Shannon Passing. Tonight we were remembering all the good times we shared with the two of you. You guys were made for each other and it was a Pleasure to be with the both of you. Love, Jamie and Mark
I was fortunate to have worked with this wonderful man in the years he was at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. I will never forget his calming aura, and the professionalism and kindness he showed to all patients and staff.
So sorry for the loss of such a good man.
Paula – we’re so sorry to hear of Shannon’s passing. He was a true professional and a good person, and we feel honored to have known him in Dothan. Our prayers are with you and your family in this trying time.
My sincere sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you. It was my sincere pleasure to know and work with you and Dr. Carson at Orthopedic Surgery Center.
Paula: We hope that the many words and memories that are shared with you at this time, will bring great comfort in knowing how many lives you and Shannon have influenced for the better with your loving hearts. With our thoughts and prayers, Dave and Nancy.
Paula,Shery and I send our deepest sympathy for your lose.Shannon was a great friend.Our prayers are with you. Jimmy & Sherry Kennedy
Paula, I thought you would like to see what I wrote to the members of our subgroup that now numbers 26. Shannon was a great man. ‘To those in the subgroup who knew Shannon, he was a true giant among our partners. He was someone who always told you the unvarnished truth, but with a Southern Gentleman�s charm, and always did the right thing himself. He was great at M&Ms taking no lame excuses and always trying to figure out how to avoid the same outcome if we had it to do again. He was the ‘socialist’ who helped push for our subgroup pooling our income in order to avoid the unseemly game of jockeying for an insurance case. This was a precursor to ASMG�s pooled unit.
When he left for his home in the South he was sorely missed. He will be missed again.
Alex’
Dear Paula,
Linda and I would like to extend our sympathy with your lost. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Shannon was such a wonderful partner in so many ways. His kindness, thoughtfulness, and his leadership by example are just a few qualities that come readily to mind. We share your lost.
We are sorry to hear the passing of Dr. Carson, Paula, my sincere condolence to you and your family.
We will be praying for him.
God Bless you and your loved ones.
Fred and Norma Gatpayat
Dear Paula,
Thank you for being such a loving and supportive wife and friend to our dear H. Shannon Carson, III. Shannon truly was a great man, and I’m so happy you had happiness together for the past 26+ years. Shannon is already sorely missed among his friends, and especially by you, your family, and his two sons: Homer Shannon Carson IV, and John Kevin Carson. Thank you for being so patient, kind, and loving with him throughout your life together. You and your family are in my prayers, always. Respectfully and sincerely, Carol Carson Marx