James Roberts Carson, age 74, of Seneca, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
At his birth, his parents resided in the Habersham Mills community of Habersham County. He attended Habersham Mills elementary school and graduated from North Habersham High School in 1969. After graduation, he continued his education at Young Harris College and completed his degree in education at the University of Georgia.
Music was a major part of his life. From the early days of learning from his father to play a guitar to playing numerous band instruments, he was able to combine his love for music and his love for teaching to become a band director. In addition to being proficient in playing instruments, James was blessed with a beautiful singing voice. Through high school and college, he performed in musical theater productions and was honored to be chosen to sing with the Atlanta Symphony Chorus. From family singalongs to church choirs to professional pursuits, music shaped the direction of his life.
James was raised in a Baptist church, attended a Methodist-affiliated college as a student, and connected with the Lutheran church as an adult. Though his religious denominations changed during the phases of his life, his love for Jesus never wavered.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Lucille Roberts Carson as well as an infant sister, Sherry Carson. He is survived by his sister, Carol Carson, and his niece, Caitlyn Carson.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville, Georgia, with Rev. Tim Morgan and Rev. Matthew Butler officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 3381, Cleveland, Ga 30528 or to a charity of your choice.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
