Robert "Bobby" Charles Carson, Sr., 65, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord November 15, 2016. He was born August 31, 1951 to Robert and Daisy (Guilford) Carson. He graduated from North High School in 1969, received an Undergraduate Degree from Central State University in 1974 and received his Masters Degree from the University of Dayton in 1982. He retired from teaching at Springfield City Schools after more than 30 years of dedicated service. Coach Carson was an avid sportsman, coaching track and football at Springfield North and South schools and a devoted Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds fan. He was a greater fan of his grandson, watching him play sports every chance he got. Bobby, who thought of himself as "The Godfather", was a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his family and adored his kids. Mr. Carson was a long time member of his family church, the First Church of God on Catherine Street. He leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his children, Keesha (Corey) Melton of Springfield, OH, Bianca Carson of Honolulu, HI, Jason Carson and Robert Carson, Jr. both of Springfield, OH; grandchildren, John II (Breanna), Kristiana, Josiah; great grandchildren, John III and Joniyah; sister, Marya (Claude) Beverly; brother, Terry (Christine) Carson of St. Louis, MO and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.