Harold R. McCarty Sr.'s Obituary
Harold R. McCarty Sr., 79 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Columbia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Columbia, IL. He was born in Hawkpoint, MO, the son of the late John and Rebecca (Downing) McCarty. Harold was retired from Middle West Freightways, St. Louis, MO. He was a loving family man, avid gardener, and was always looking for an adventure. He was married to Margaret (Schindler) McCarty, who survives him. They were married on December 2, 1961, at Frankford, MO.
ServicesA Family Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
IntermentOld Alexandria CemeteryTroy, MO
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAmerican Cancer Society, Memorial Program, 5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062orAPDA Parkinson Center, Campus Box 8111, 660 S. Euclid Ave.St. Louis, MO 63110
Also SurvivingSon, Harold (Patricia) McCarty, Jr. of Columbia, ILDaughter, Laveta (Randy) E. Braun of Prairie Du Rocher, ILDaughter, Kim (Jerry) K. Rush of Columbia, ILSon, Mark (Michelle) S. McCarty of Columbia, ILSister, Marguerite Wood of St. Louis, MOSister, Mary Moeller of Warrenton, MOSister, Jane McCarty of Hawk Point, MOBrother, Jim (Margaret) McCarty of Louisiana, MOTen grandchildrenEleven Great-Grandchildren Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death BySon, Jerry Wayne McCartyBrother, Bill McCartyBrother, Dan McCartyBrother, Robert McCartySister, Katheryn BusseBrother, John McCarty
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