Captain David B. Carson, USN (Ret.)

Captain David B Carson, USN ( Ret) passed away suddenly on July 16, 2026 in East Greenwich, RI. He was 59 years old. Born in Falls Church, VA. He was the son of Joseph and Carol( Dolansky) Carson.

He was a graduate of Bishop Carroll High School class of 1985. There he excelled academically and in athletics. He was Captain of the Football team and was selected for an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He reported to the academy in 1985. He served as the 17th Company Commander First semester in his senior year at the academy. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with merit.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1989, he was commissioned as a Navy Ensign. He went on to serve at many duty stations as Officer in Charge, Executive Officer and Commanding Officer. During his career he earned two additional Master of Science Degrees in Electrical Engineering Space Systems Concentration and National Resource Strategy, Acquisition and Information Operations Concentration.

Dave lived a life of service. He was a devoted, loving husband, mentor and dedicated Naval Officer for 30 years. Dave served with integrity, compassion and an uncanny attention to detail. He was well respected, sought after for his intellect and had a sense of humor and dry wit that made those around him laugh aloud.

Dave will be deeply missed by those who served with him and those dearly loved him.

Predeceased by his father, brother Ted, paternal grandparents Joesph and Helen Carson and maternal grandparents, John and Mary Dolansky.

He is survived by his loving wife Heather A Carson ( Mervosh) whom he married in Monterey, California in October 1996. His loving mother , brother Joseph (Paula Morris), St. Leonard, MD, sister Annette, Carrolltown, PA. Dave was uncle to Kristin (Patrick) Karalus, Joey (Noelle) Carson, Zachary and Connor Carson; and great Uncle to Carson, Sophia and Isabella Karalus and Gabrielle Carson.

Funeral Services to be held at the Prince of Peace Church, Northern Cambria on November 10, 2026 at 10 am. There will be a luncheon to follow at The Cambria Hills Country Club, Hastings, PA

Burial with military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hill Skeffington Funeral Home of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, www.hillskeffington.com