Donta D. Carson, Sr., age 34, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2020. He was born July 18, 1986 to Demetria E. Carson and the late Keith R. Cattledge, Sr.

Donta worked miscellaneous warehouse jobs. He was an avid Chicago Bulls and Green Bay Packers fan. He was unique in his fashion and enjoyed fishing, music, spending time with family and friends, and most importantly being a father to his children.

He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Cattledge, Sr.; grandfathers, Lawrence Brothers and Clarence Cattledge; great grandmother, Willie Belle Carson, and many aunts and uncles.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his 7 children, Heaven, Donta, Jr., Elyjah, Kaedyn, Darren, Jovonni, and Arianna Carson; 4 sisters, Desaray Pacley (Melquon), DaShara Carson, Penny Faith, and Keisha Cattledge; 3 brothers, Daryl Carson, Antwan Pulliam, and Keith Cattledge, Jr.; grandmothers, Dorothy Cattledge, Bonnie Carson, Doris Roberts, and Ruthie Brothers; 2 uncles, Trent and Derrick Carson; fiancée, Stacy Postlethwait, all of Erie; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.