Carson Aldridge
October 09, 2014
Carson E. Aldridge, 73, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 9, 2014 with his loving family by his side.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14 at Heritage Assembly of God, 5051 NE 5th Street, Des Moines with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Carson was born September 6, 1941 in Greentop, Missouri. He worked at Cumming Orchard under various owners for 35 years. Carson enjoyed the outdoors and spent time gardening, fishing, and coon hunting. He liked matchcraft and tending his apple orchard.
Carson is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Carson Jr. (Judy), Kevin, William (Rhonda), Sheri (Weston) Scharlau, and Melissa (James) Hodge; step-children, Cathy (Russ), Todd (Judy), Doris (Ron), Phil (Angela), and Barbara; many foster children; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy; brother, Elvin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Sharon K. Aldridge; and five brothers.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Unity Point Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Julie Wood & Chris Schoen
10/13/2014
Beth and Family:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know we will keep you and your family in our prayers during this time. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out. Love you lady.
Norm & Cherrie Wilkerson
10/13/2014
Hugs and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Lori Jacobs
10/11/2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. May God wrap you in loving arms and comfort you through this difficult time. Carson was a good man and will be missed.
Jean Aldridge
10/10/2014
I'm so heart broken, although I'm not technically a member of the family ...In my heart Carson will always be my father in law. Please know I love everyone and always will. Til we meet again. I Love you and may you rest in peace.