Carson Williams
2005-2024
Kelvin Carson Willams of Edmond, OK passed away on June 13, 2024. He was born in Dallas on March 31, 2005 to Kelvin and Amy (Kahle) Williams. He joined God’s family through Holy Baptism on June 26, 2005, and he was confirmed into the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in October 2020. Carson earned his high school diploma from Liahona Academy in Hurricane, UT in 2024. His dream for his life was to help others who faced similar challenges that he experienced.
Carson’s faith in God was important to him, and it guided him in many ways. Carson loved music and was a talented pianist. From ages 8- through 15-years-old, attending Charis Hills Camp was a highlight of Carson’s summers. He was passionate about his health, exercise and was an accomplished snowboarder. Carson enjoyed traveling with his family, and he especially loved the excitement of New York City. He also loved spending time with his extended family and had close relationships with his cousins and grandparents, who love him dearly.
Carson is survived by his parents, Kelvin and Amy Williams, sister, Mary Alice Williams; his grandparents, Ronald and Carolyn Kahle, Cordelia Williams, Veronica and Michael Babcock; aunts and uncles, Alice Bodelson and her husband, Michael, Daniel Kahle and his wife, Dawn, LeGay Riggs and her husband, Rick, and Stacey Clark; Great Aunt and Uncle Cindy and Greg Faulkner; cousins Jessie Bodelson, Cole Bodelson, Natalie Bodelson, Will Bodelson, Kate Kahle, Barrett Kahle, Matthew Riggs, Sarah Winters, Lauren Williams, Emily Faulkner and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Boyd Williams, and his paternal uncle, Kevin Williams.
Public visitation will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 21 at 10 am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 308 NW 164th Street, Edmond, OK 73013. Internment is on Friday, June 21 at 2 pm at Wanette Cemetery in Wanette, OK.
On Saturday, July 13 at 4 pm, Carson’s life will be honored at a memorial service at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 2505 W. Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Charis Hills, a Christian camp for kids with learning differences and social challenges:
Charis Hills Camp
498 Faulkner Road
Sunset, TX 76270
Or www.charishills.org/support
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My heart bleeds for you cause I know exactly how you feel.. it does get better but I can still cry at the drop of a hat thinking about my Reid.and it has been 5 years . prayers for your family
Thank you so much Kate it breaks my heart that we share this unique type of loss. Your prayers mean the world to our family.
Mrs. Williams,
I taught Carson English & Creative Writing at Liahona. I watched him transform from a good writer to a great one before my eyes. Carson and I had a love of the play on words & enjoyed cycling through the thesaurus on ways to use new ones. I am heartbroken & my deepest condolences to you and your wonderful family, continued prayers. Chris Piazza
Thank you so much for sharing your memories of Carson. He so enjoyed working with you as a teacher. We are at peace knowing he is in heaven, but in the same space feel unimaginable heartbreak. Your kind words bring us comfort, thank you!
I don’t even know where to start… nothing can prepare you for or console you for a loss as great as this! You will be in my heart and prayers. I know that many years have passed since we knew him, but this shocking news hit so hard! Love to you and your family at this devastating time.
Thank you so much Star, sending so much love to you and your family. Thank you for your prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. There are no words to comfort, please know your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, not just now but everyday.
Thank you for your continued prayers!
There are NO WORDS to comfort you at this time of loss but what can be comforting is knowing that Carson is in the arms of his father in Heaven. His time here on earth was way to short but the lives he touched will live on forever. Hold on to all the love and wonderful memories Carson left behind and this will help you keep going until you see him again.
My love and prayers go out to your whole family.
Thank you so much Michelle
Please accept our prayers and deepest condolences.
Thank you so much we have such wonderful memories of our time in LV. Your prayers mean the world to us.
Condolences to the family, friends, and community 🙏🙏🧸
Thank you
I will never think of Carson without smiling. He was such a fun and interesting young man. Dex and Carson and their Peckham July 4th displays were such a blessing to us all. We understand your pain and even though it will get better there will always be a piece of your heart missing. Four years since we lost our Dex and we miss him so much. We love you all and are praying for you as well.
Thank you so much for loving our boy and sharing your memories. We love you all so much.
Dear Peckham friends. Our hearts are broken for you and your family. Although we we only knew Carson by his visits to Peckham, we were always aware of his visits to the farm and Grandma Carolyn’s. We know he will be greatly missed. We pray for God’s peace and comfort for y’all. Remember that God is faithful and you will be reunited with him in Heaven. Love and prayers.
Thank you all so much!
Any and family, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss..
Thank you Renee!
Amy, Kelvin & Mary Alice I’m am so sorry for your loss. I am so sad for you and your family. I’m thinking of you all during this difficult time. Prayers to you. RIP Carson, I know you will be sorely missed.
Thank you so much Marley!
Dear Kelvin, Amy, and Mary Alice,
In this time of immense sorrow, I want to remind you of the hope and happiness Carson brought into our lives. We loved Carson the day we met him, he was such a great friend to Dimitri and Peter growing up.
May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared as a family and in the knowledge that Carson’s light touched so many lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for you during this difficult journey.
With deepest sympathy and a heart full of love, Stefka, Dimitri and Peter
Thank you so much Stefka, so many wonderful memories of our boys. Sending so much love to you Dimitri and Peter.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you Cassie
Be strong… and think positive about it.
Thank you
Dear Amy and family
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Carson
I still remember him from LA Elementary school
Please be strong
May his soul rest in peace and give you all the strength to bear this loss
Our deepest condolences
Sabina, Mohammed, and Adam
Thank you so much Sabina, love to you Mohammed and Adam
Amy, Kelvin and Mary Alice,
My deepest sympathies and prayers for you on Carson’s passing in this life. May Almighty God strengthen your faith and hope in Him and his promises. May God’s mercy sustain and comfort all your family as you go forth until the great reunion.
In Christ –
Thank you so much Matt
Dear Amy and family
So sorry for your loss. Your whole family has constantly been in my thoughts and prayers.
Your prayers mean so much to us, thank you Cindy.
I am so heartbroken for you. May our Lord and Savior comfort you and heal your broken hearts. He was such a sweet kid.
Thank you so much Michelle
I don’t know you; and I don’t know even if I have being with you in any flight; but I know what is a broken heart and a soul that is broken in
so much sorrow; no words ; sympathetic notes for your sorrow will alivia-te such pain ; but I will guarantee one thing that for sure will heal and easy such pain . Your commitment to find purpose in it. And time ; may the Universe can grant you trough your faith and goodness.
My sincere condolences for such time and grief you are going .with your family and loved ones.
Words
Thank you so much Bruno, I hope to work with you again in brighter days.
Amy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you must be enduring. My prayers are for you and your family to find peace and comfort in your memories of Carson.
Thank you so much Shawna
Words can never express the heartfelt sorrow and grief I know you must feel. My heart breaks for your tremendous loss, but knowing our God is bigger than anything of this earth, I know He will fill you with peace, faith and hope during these dark days and the weeks, months and years to come. You are being prayed for by so many and God hears our cries. Carson is whole and fully at peace in the arms of our loving Savior and you will be reunited when the time comes. Much love and prayers for healing sister.
Thank you Cindy
Dearest Amy, Kelvin and Mary Alice.
We are sending our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to all of you and your family.
May you be filled with God’s strength, comfort, love and peace.
Love and hugs to all,
Rhonda (Kahle) Fiebelkorn and family
Your prayers mean the world to us Rhonda.
Mes Chers Amis,
Amy and Kelvin,
It is with profound sadness that I am writing to you knowing what you are encountering as parents – as we reminded ourselves with Kelv’ I remember Carson when he was just a young fellow when you came to Paris… I will keep this memory dearly.
I wish Carson were still here with you, but knowing how close to god the family is, your connexion remains besides his departure.
He will live through memories, fun memories, his habits and character through the years to come and forever thanks to you.
I send you all my love and support to you, Mary Alice and your entire family.
With love,
Sabrina
Thank you Sabrina, sending love to your family.
What a handsome young man. No words for this except we’re so very sorry for you, and are praying for you. No parents could have been better than you two or could have shown more love and caring than you, Kelvin and Amy. -Anthony and Colleen
Love to you all
Dear Amy, Kelvin and Mary Alice,
I am at a loss for words. I’m truly sorry for the loss of your dear son Carson. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. We loved seeing Carson as a young man in New York City and how much he enjoyed visiting. May his memory be a blessing.
Love,
Hannah, Lon, Emily & Molly Jacobs
Thank you so much Hannah, we have such wonderful memories of bringing him to NY.
Amy,
Although I didn’t know Carson, I am so full of sadness for you and your family. I am also so glad that I met you at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Please reach out to me if I can help you in any way. I am out of the state in Massachusetts until Sunday, otherwise I would be at Carson’s service on Friday. Please know that I will be there for you in spirit. May God provide you peace and comfort in a way that only he can do.
God’s blessings,
Connie Lowry
Thank you so much Connie
Amy, Kelvin and Mary Alice,
We are holding you close in our hearts and in our prayers. There are no words.
Thank you Peggy
“What a beautiful boy and a beautiful little lady.” That was what I first thought when I met with the newbies to the Williams. Very calm, a bit shy, gentle with our girls, never bullying them, we all loved Carson. We will all cherish the memories of the time we spent with him in France. Now we are sharing our sorrow among us and mourn the loss. Our sincere prayers and we are certain that he is in a good place in the hands of God.
Thank you Mitsuhisa, we will always have these wonderful memories in our hearts. Love to your family.
My heart felt sympathy in your sorrow. It was a wonderful memory that we spent time in France together. It was fun watching playing Pokémon game with our daughters. He was so cute when he mistakenly came to my bed in the evening, believing I was mom.
In my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.
Such sweet memories of your family. Love always
I am very sorry for your loss. I had so much fun having sleepovers with Carson when we were in France. I still remember that time I talked with him and he was so nice and gentle, and I enjoyed watching Carson and my dad playing video games. I want you to know that our thoughts are deeply with you.
Love to you sweet Erin, thank you for sharing your memories of Carson.
I was very shocked to hear Carson’s passing. When I met him years ago in France, he was such a nice person and I am thinking now how the world is unfair. I am truly sorry for your loss.May he rest in peace.
It is such a comfort to hear your sweet memories of Carson.
I am so sorry for your loss. I distinctly remember Carson at Charis Hills from when he was in Roadrunner cabin to when he was in Coyote. Just shows the impact he had on others over the years. Praying for peace and comfort.
Thank you so much Hope, he loved Charis Hills. Thank you for sharing your memories of our boy and sharing the love of Jesus with him.
God bless you
Amy, Kelvin and Mary Alice,
I’m so sorry to hear this news. I remember Carson coming to Santa Fe and being very kind and sweet. There are no words that comfort in times like these but you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Thank you so much Caitlin, we are so grateful for prayers.
I lived with Carson during the hardest year of my life at liahona academy. He was alwayse the first person to boost me up when I doubted myself. He was absolutely hilarious, and I will alwayse consider my brother. I ran a half marathon with him and after every lap he would push me to keep going. I couldn’t have don’t it without him. I’ve never met the Williams, but my condolences go out to you. Carson was an amazing friend ❤️
Thank you so much Dallin for sharing your wonderful memories of Carson with us. Carson’s faith brings us so much comfort and peace, but still the loss is so deep. Recalling your words will ease our pain, thank you!
I attended Liahona with Carson, he was a brother to me, he was a role model for me in some of my darkest times, I saw him at his worse and was able to watch him grow into Someone I look up to, on me half of me and the rest of HIS liahona brothers, we love, miss him, and will try to honor him.
This is devastating news
We are heartbroken, thank you for sharing how much Carson meant to you!
Thank you, Zach, he always thought of those at Liahona as his brothers. It is so encouraging to hear he was able to help you through a dark time. He is at peace and we are grateful for the faith that we have, but will miss him forever. Hearing about your memories of him is a great comfort to our family.
Thank you Zach, I think I accidentally replied to you below. We are so grateful that you shared your memories of how Carson helped you. It is a great comfort to us. We know he is at peace, but it doesn’t change how terribly we miss him.
Dear Williams,
I deeply send my prayers and thoughts to you and your family, as well as Carson. I too went to Liahona with Carson and always have and will appreciate the person he is, so full of life and love, a need for excitement, and all around a good man. He will be missed, and forever loved. Thank you for giving us your son, to a lot of us it means the world.
-Riley C. Francis-Brown
Thank you, Riley, for sharing your such fond memories of Carson. We are grateful for your compassion and prayers. Carson had a quiet faith, and we know he has gone ahead of us and is at peace. Still his loss is very painful for and hearing from those who loved him is a great comfort.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Williams,
I am shocked and devastated to hear about Carson’s passing. I taught Carson Earth Science at Liahona Academy and got to know him well during his time there. Carson was always incredibly respectful and had an infectious zeal for life! He was so excited to graduate and to pursue his dreams of the future and build a successful life for himself. He was a positive role model for many boys at Liahona as well. During hard times he would offer cheerful words of encouragement and remind his peers of brighter days ahead and to focus on the bigger picture.
Carson always impressed me with his uncompromising pursuit of perfection. Whether it was perfection in school, in physical fitness, in health and cleanliness, or in overall improvement in character, Carson took pride in trying to be the absolute best he could be. He could be really hard on himself when he felt he had fallen short but frequently sought advice and feedback and was quick to apply what he learned. Carson and I shared many laughs over some of the silly things of day to day life at Liahona and I will always remember these moments.
My heart goes out to your family for this unimaginable loss. Carson was a wonderful human being and I am honored to have been a tiny part of his life. I am praying for your family, I am praying for Carson, and I am praying to God that He sends our love to Carson and makes sure he knows the profound impact he had on our lives.
– Zoie Brooks (Miss Zoie)
Miss Zoie, Thank you for sharing your cherished memories of Carson. You can’t imagine how much it encourages us to know he was loved and that he made a difference during his short time here. We are simply heartbroken but not without hope. We know Carson is at peace in heaven and that we will see him again. Sending everyone at Liahona so much love!