Final Notes on William L. Carson

William has been described as quiet, but one of the original male chauvinists. Amazingly, he did not get along well with his daughter-in-law (Kathleen), but the reason is not clear. She had been known to say that he would live to be 100, because he was too ornery to die young. Some were known to jest that none of his wives were strong-willed enough to out live him (William was repeatedly widowed).

William died on February 5, 1974, in Albuquerque, New Mexico after falling from the roof of his home (see the picture, below). He was 93. His will was probated in Roanoke, Virginia.