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M. Carson Nauman
Service Date:October 5th, 2011

M. Carson Nauman El Paso-M. Carson Nauman, 82, of Sherman, IL formerly of El Paso, IL passed away at 12:50 am on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born on August 29, 1929 in Knoxville, TN a son of Ernest and Volena Dunaway Nauman. He married Edna M. Malcom on September 16, 1951 at the First Baptist Church in El Paso, IL. She survives. Also surviving one daughter, Linda K. (Blair) Fernandes of Springfield, IL; one brother, Herbert (Doris) Nauman of Odenton, MO; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Carson worked as the plant superintendent at HCC Inc. for 35 years before his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in El Paso and had been attending the Sherman United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso. Rev. Dr. Tim Smith and Rev. Mike Pennell will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9-11 am before the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of El Paso or Sherman United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
  • From:  Eileen Berlin

    May God wrap his loving arms around you and support you during this difficult time. What a wonderful life he had and I have fond memories growing up and having known him.

  • From:  Melody Malcom

    My deepest sympathy to Aunt Edie, Linda and Blair. Uncle Carson was a wonderful, Christian man and I will miss him. All my love, Melody

  • From:  Floyd & Nancy(Barker)Hall

    I can still hear him singing bass "Now let us" have a little talk with Jesus "Let Us" tell Him all about our troubles. I loved playing the piano for him so many times. Heaven is richer with his presence..we will miss him so much. Edna, you and your family will certainly be in our prayers. May God be close to you in the coming months. Love, Floyd and Nancy and family

  • From:  Jessie Bailey Roberts

    To have known Uncle Carson was one of life's joys. Memories of talks with him are held dear.

  • From:  Dee North Steffen Griffin

    So sorry to hear about Carson. Since I live out of state now (Texas), I didn't know he had been sick. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Eddie. I'll always remember him with a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. Glad you two were able to have so many years together!

  • From:  Dee North Steffen Griffin

    So sorry to hear about Carson. Since I live out of state now (Texas), I didn't know he had been sick. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Eddie. I'll always remember him with a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. Glad you two were able to have so many years together!

  • From:  Shellie Hall

    Dear Aunt Eddie, Linda and Blair, I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this time of loss. We are so sorry that Uncle Carson is gone. We will miss him, especially his sense of humor and laughter. He was SO fun!! Wish we could be there to give moral support, hugs and kisses. We pray that you will feel Heavenly Father's arms wrapped around you, giving you peace and comfort at this time. We love you, Shellie & Family

  • From:  Alice Vandegraft (Barker)

    When I worked at HCC back in the 70's Carson was such a great boss. At community gospel sings he was amoung the high points singing in the Baptist Quartet. What great memories you have to cherish. My prayers are most certainly with you during this tough time. Love, Alice

  • From:  robert roberts

    sorry for your loss,he was a good friend,will be missed.

  • From:  Don and Roberta Leake

    Edie and family, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Carson. We are in Naperville at our daughter's house and will not be home until Friday... but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you.

  • From:  The Hudson's

    Dear Edna Mae and Linda: My childrens "Baptist Church Grandpa" will be missed. Remembering Carson carving them goodies out of wood and their friends would say so cute where did you get that, and they would reply Grandpa Carson at the Baptist Church...and were shocked that their friends didn't know him. Black cats are still in their bedroom windows to this day. Geoff loved playing "peek-a-boo" over the pew at Carson, and of course climbing under the pew to pull on his pantleg or some other silly thing. Threatened several times of getting a spanking at church, and I think I even threatened Carson a time or two. Glad that you have been able to have all of these wonderful years together. May God grant you peace and hold you close in the months to come. Sorry I couldn't be there today, but am home ill. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Love, The Hudson's--Gary, Diana,Elizabeth and Geoffrey.

  • From:  Jim and Donna Wilkey

    Dear Edie and family, What a good man!Nancy called today to tell us that Carson's funeral is this morning. We will all miss him. Donna and I remember seeing him and you about a year ago at Lewis and then Mom's funeral.He has been a member of the Raby family ever since I can remember. We have many fond memories from the pancake and eggs church breakfast at the park, plus his talent for silencing the hoot owls with a snap of his handkerchief way back when you lived out in the country. He was won of those rare people who could figure out how to get a complicated job done in his work. One special memory was when he sang in the church choir with Lloyd, Oscar, Jiggs, and the rest of the old gang. We send our thoughts and prayers to you with love. Jim and Donna

  • From:  Carol Alexander

    Dear Eddie, So sorry for your loss. You both were such a blessing to Dale and I. You were super neighbors and deer friends. He will surely be missed.

  • From:  Cheri Grizzard

    I was greatly saddened to read of Carson's death. I think of him often, even to this day; he was a blessing to me and to so many. Eddie and family, may God hold you in His arms. Love, Cheri