Mr. James "Kit" Carson, age 83, passed away on May 8, 2008 in Columbia, TN.  He was born in Michigan, the eldest of 15 brothers and sisters.  He left home at age 16 and went to work at a saw mill.  He worked several years for the Gerber Company.  From 1954 to 1998 Kit worked as an assistant for Dot Warren, Jack Warren, Webby Burch and Bryant Fly.  A memorial service is planned for mid July.  Details can be obtained from Signature Healthcare of Columbia.