James L. Jim Carson; 83; of Chicago; was called by the Lord to be with the angels on Tuesday; Oct. 12; 2010; in his Chicago home. Jim was born Feb. 13; 1927; in Pricedale; the son of the late Evelyn Jones and Elliott Finley Carson Sr. A Rostraver High School graduate; Jim worked in the coal mines in Bentleyville. Jim also played baseball all around the Mon Valley Arae; and was a faithful member of Pleasant Green A.M.E. in Pricedale. Jim moved to Chicago and was employed by the Belt Railway for over 30 years before retiring. While in Chicago; Jim played ball for the Celtics; and was a member of the John Jones Lodge No. 7 P.H.A. After baseball; Jim found the game of golf; which he loved and was a member of the Chicago Executive Golf Club. Jim was loved by many people. He was known for telling stories about Pricedale; and was always straight up with people. He would tell it like it is and wanted people to be up front with him. Jim is survived by his daughter; Linda M. Carson; of Chicago; his son; James E. Carson (Tahndrea); of Chicago; his stepson; DeWayne Holbrook; of Country Club Hills; Ill.; his sister; Ida Gordan; four grandchildren; Keith L. Carson Sr.; of San Bernardino; Calif.; Deanna Jones; Denise Hardison and Deon Carson Sr.; all of Texas; 16 great-grandchildern; his sister-in-law; Izora Carson; four nieces; Evelyn Gordon; MaryBeth Parker; Marsha L. Carson and Marilyn J. Carson; one great-nephew; Keshaun Scott; a friend and companion; Fauline Wesby; and a host of relatives and friends. In addition to his parents; Jim was preceded in death by three brothers; John; Floyd; and Elliott Finley Carson Jr. Friends will be received on Tuesday; Oct. 19; from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church; Henry Street; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Clifford Carter; pastor of Antioch; officiating. Interment will be held at Belle Vernon Cemetery. Service entrusted by the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 546 McMahon Ave.; Monessen; PA 15062.