IN MEMORIAM:  Robert B. Carson, 80;

Noted SUNY Oneonta Professor, Author

ONEONTA – Robert B. Carson, SUNY Oneonta professor emeritus of business and economics and author of an influential textbook and other works, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, with his wife of 57 years, Marjorie, at his side.  He was 80.

Bob was born July 6, 1934,in Greensburg, Pa., to Harry R. and Mary Catherine (Postlewaite) Carson.  He spent most of his childhood in Syracuse, and graduated from Hamilton College in 1956 with degrees in history and philosophy.

After serving in the Army and enlisting with the New York National Guard, he earned a masters and Ph.D. from Syracuse, then taught business and economics at a number of colleges before joining SUNY Oneonta’s faculty in 1966.

Bob remained at Oneonta State until his retirement in 1993 and was recognized for his dedication with professor emeritus status the same year after 33 years of teaching.