Joe Alton Carson of Fate, Texas was born on January 22, 1943 and passed away on May 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 6 years, Lottie Jane Hatley, and his parents, Prince Alton Carson and Dorothy Juanita Dean. He is survived by his children: Julie Kristen Carson-Walker and wife Tiffani and Johnny Alton Carson and wife Leighann, grandchildren: Maggie Leigh Carson, Blake Alton Carson, Tricia Jane Carson-Walker, brother-in-laws:Warren G. Hatley and family and Fowler Holton Hatley and family, former wife Sarah Kay Hall, and stepson David Kyle Bramlett and family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 24, 2016 at New Hope Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist church of Forney.