February 20, 1951 – November 3, 2020
Christopher Calvin Carson, Noblesville, (Big Chris to anyone who knew him), was born on February 20, 1951 to parents Catherine Moening and James Carson in Logansport. He escaped this mortal realm on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the age of 69 years. It is certain that he died how he lived, with a constant subtle smile and a mad twinkle in his eyes.
He is survived by his sisters Rita, Sheila, Valerie and Diane, as well as daughters, Cristen and Nikki, and granddaughter, Leila.
Chris got clean and sober on April 6, 1988 and would go on to change the lives of thousands of people he met during his 32 years of sobriety. Chris was substantial in stature at 6’7” and a few biscuits over 300 pounds, but always an air of lightness that surrounded him. He spent many hours on the back porch of the Alano Club West listening to whomever needed an open ear and sharing his humble wisdom. He was quick to love anyone, wherever they were. People always gravitated to his warm energy and open arms.
Chris spent his years as a gentle giant seamlessly gliding from experience to experience, emulating the words of Hunter S. Thompson, “Buy the ticket, take the ride.” Chris spent his life in search of knowledge in and out of school. As part of his quest for ever-increasing knowledge and self-improvement, Chris received his Bachelor’s degree in business from St. Mary’s University at the age of 54 years. When he wasn’t in a quest for knowledge, he was all about good food with good people. He loved cooking for friends and family. For several years, he would cook Sunday morning breakfast, leaving his back door open for whomever was in need of some good food and conversation.
After he retired, Chris had the time of his life traveling the country in his motorhome, Furtherer. He traveled from coast to coast from the very southern point of the Florida Keys to the tip top of Maine. His goal was to see baseball games all over the country as he was an avid lover of the boys of summer for most of his life. As he traveled around the country in Furtherer he blogged about discovering the best places to eat, finding fellowship, national parks, and fishing holes.
Chris will be missed by all who knew him. There is no doubt that when you pass through this mortal realm to where he is spending the rest of time, he will have a hearty meal and a big hug waiting for you.
Arrangements entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals, Westfield-Carmel. Condolences: BussellFamilyFunerals.com