William H. Carson, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away December 10, 2014. The son of Joseph H. and Ethel A. Pitman Carson, William was born December 24, 1920 in Smithville, Indiana.

William graduated from Smithville High School in 1937. In August of 1942, he was inducted into the U.S. Army, serving during WW II, earning the American Theater Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal, being discharged with the rank of Sergeant in March of 1946. William attended Grace Assembly of God Church in New Whiteland. An industrial engineer, he retired in 1984 after 38 years from Diamond Chain.

William is survived by his daughter, Rita (Ken) Matney of Greenwood, grandchildren, Hank Roedell, Amy (Tim) Lee and Carol Matney; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Roedell, Claire Matney, Graham and Jacob Gordon. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Kennedy Carson, whom he married on November 21, 1942 in Indianapolis; son, Terry Carson and brother, James Lester Carson.

Funeral services 10:30 a.m. December 15, 2014 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 14, 2014 at the funeral home. Entombment with military honors will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood.

Contributions may be made to Grace Assembly of God - 6822 N US 31 New Whiteland, IN 46184.