Cedar Rapids Robert Bob Eugene Carson went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at age 85. Private family services will be held. All invited guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Bob, under photos and videos or media, starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Born Feb. 10, 1935, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Emil and Margaret (Bream) Carson, Bob was the oldest of five children: Donna, Tom, Carol and Mary Ellen. He attended Iowa City schools, graduating from City High in 1953 while also working a full-time job at Western Union.