Cecil Scott Carson

Cecil Scott Carson, 64, of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Born in Wake County, NC on November 4, 1961, he was the son of the late Donald Roy Carson and Jean Marie Davis Carson.

Cecil was a veteran of the NC National Guard and retired as a lieutenant from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. He was a faithful member of Foothills Christian Church, where he always greeted every Sunday morning and helped with children’s church every Wednesday. Cecil loved the great outdoors. He especially loved to hike and spend time at Grandfather Mountain. Mr. Carson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Jannie Lee Eller Carson; daughter, Jodi Carson; son, Dustin Carson (Rachel); grandchildren, River and Lakelyn Carson; step-son, Matt Ingram; step-grandsons, Remington and Harrison Ingram; sister, Donna Carson (Bruce); nieces, Alicia (Chris), Amber, and Sarah; great-nephews, Mason, Benton, Reilly, Dalton, Trenton, and Joe; great-niece, Paris; uncle and aunt, Rufus and Margaret Davis; and numerous cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Foothills Christian Church, 211 Lenoir Road, Morganton. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Pastor Patrick Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park with honors provided by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.