James Samuel (Jimmy) Carson, Jr., age 77 of Bostic, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at White Oak at North Grove in Spartanburg, South Carolina. 

He was a native of Rutherford County, and a son of the late James Samuel Carson, Sr., and Mary Sue Cole Carson.  Jimmy was a multitalented heavy equipment mechanic, and his diverse skill set enabled him to become an expert on tractors as well as many other different trades.  He had the gift of a generous heart and always wanted to provide help wherever it was needed.  He enjoyed sitting and discussing trains and tractors with his friends and was a lover of classic TV shows like Gunsmoke and The Andy Griffith Show.  Most importantly, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Marcus Carson as well as his sister, Susan Beam.

Survivors include his wife Becky Hunt Carson of the home, his sons, Seth Carson of Bostic, and Thomas Carson of Bostic, his daughter, Amanda Whisnant and husband Robbie of Shelby, a brother Roger Carson of Ellenboro, his grandchildren, Jamie Whisnant, Samantha Whisnant and fiancé Brent Moore, Aaron Whisnant, Zephyr Carson, Grayson Carson, William Carson and Makenzie Carson, and a great-grandchild, Wrenley Moore.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Padgett & King Mortuary from 6 until 8pm.  A memorial service will be held privately by the family.  In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made in Jimmy’s honor to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com