ONEONTA - Robert B. Carson 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, New York and graduated from Hamilton College in 1956 with degrees in History and Philosophy. After serving with the United States Army and enlisting with the New York National Guard, he earned his Masters and Ph.D. from Syracuse University. Bob taught business and economics at a number of colleges before joining the faculty at the State University of New York at Oneonta 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.

He is survived by his wife and children, James A. (Christa Peeters) Carson of Baldwinsville, NY and Sarah E. (Terry) Whiffen of Clifton Springs, NY and his wonderful grandchildren whom he loved dearly; Kevin Carson, Catherine Whiffen, Ryan Carson, and Grace Whiffen. He is also survived by sister-in-laws, Jean Carson and Jane Verback. He also has numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Larry W. Carson and his brother-in-law, Karl Channing Verbeck.

A passionate educator, Bob (Dr. Carson) always enjoyed an inspiring conversation or lecture that created a challenging and introspective look into current events. He authored, or co-authored, more than a dozen books on the subject of economics and history including Economic Issue Today which is in its eighth edition and What Economists Know which was published in more than 4 languages. He continued to author books after his retirement. In the last decade he spent much of his time writing an auto-biographical work of depression-era children entitled The Missing Link: Recalling the Forgotten Generation of American Dreamers Who Grew Up and Came of Age Between 'The Greatest' and 'The Boomers' which is a critical analysis of his generation and the only generation not to produce a United States President.

A private family celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of ones choice.

Arrangements are by Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. www.lhpfuneralhome.com