Harold Wayne Carson, age 78, of Hannibal, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health Care Center in Sedalia, MO.

Full military honors, provided by the Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 and the Missouri Funeral Honors Team, will be held at 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Visitation celebrating Harold's life will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of military honors on Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Cremation arrangements will follow the service.

Harold was born on April 29, 1948, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the son of Sylvester and Ruby Mae (Hittson) Carson.

Survivors include his children, Adam Carson and Seth Carson, both of Hannibal, MO, and Rebecca Fee (Steve) of Quincy, IL; sisters, Mary Allen of Hannibal, MO, and Agnes Robertson of Mendon, IL; several grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Carson was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Orange; and three brothers, Charles Carson, Robert Carson, and Leland Carson.

Harold honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. For his service, sacrifice, and bravery, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Bar, Expert Rifle qualification, and the Purple Heart Medal.

After returning home from Vietnam, Harold pursued a career as a barber and operated Mane Tamers Barbershop in Quincy, IL, for several years.

In his free time, Harold enjoyed fishing, playing cards with his friends and family, and watching Westerns on television.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Online condolences may be made to the family on Harold's memorial page at www.smithfuneralhomeandchapel.com.