COLUMBIA CITY – Retired Judge Jerry L. Carson, 70, of Wolf Lake, passed away March 30, 2013, in his residence. His wife of 50 years, Doris, survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jack Carson (and Jackie Batis), Austin, Texas, and David (and spouse Christine) Carson, Middlebury; two daughters, Teresa (and spouse Barry) Day, Plymouth, and Debra Sherman, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary (and spouse Jack) Hostetler, Wolf Lake. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to Parkview Home Health and Hospice or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent via www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
