James Robert McCarson, “Mulehead”, 74, of Hendersonville, died suddenly from an unexpected illness Monday, June 24, at Pardee Hospital. A native of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Frances P. McCarson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Brent Allen McCarson. He had worked for B & A Hyder Trucking Co. for many years and was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Violet J. McCarson; three sons, James Jr., William Kerry and Todd McCarson; a brother, Larry Anderson; eight granddaughters, one grandson and twenty seven great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held 3 pm Saturday, June 29, at Fletcher First Baptist Church. Pastor Roy Waldroup will officiate. The family will receive guests from 12 pm until 3 pm Saturday at the church.