Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....McCarty, William C. (Sr.) September 18, 2003
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Hastings Reminder - Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003

Lake Odessa- William C. McCarty, Sr., age 91, of Lake Odessa, passed away 
early Thursday morning, Sept. 18, 2003 at Thornapple Manor.

Bill was born in Lowell on July 6, 1912 to Leon J. and Catherine E. (Philo) 
McCarty.

He retired from the U.S. Army in 1972 with the rank of Sergeant First Class 
after 27 years of service spanning World War II, the Korean War, and the 
Viet Nam War. 

Among his commendations, Bill was awarded the Silver Star.

He is survived by Agnes (VanHeiden), his loving wife of 63 years; children, 
Beverly McCarty of Lee's Summit, MO, Cynthia Swigert of Waynesville, MO.. 
Daniel McCarty of Holden, MO, Magaret (Danny) Medley of Fleming, MO. Thomas 
(Sue) McCarty of Bellevue, MI, William McCarty, Jr. of Newburg, MO, Linda 
(George) Wheeler of  Waynesville, MO, Catherine (Howard) Goodman of Dixon, 
MO. and Marlene McLemore of Ft. Worth, TX; brother, Clare McCarty of 
California; 16 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and four great-great 
grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Leon Jack McCarty; sister, Jane 
Keranen; granddaughter, Laura Lea Walters; and great grandson, Ahmad Qawash.

A graveside service with Military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m.  on 
Friday, Sept. 26 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Lowell.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may 
be made to the Jackson-Mutschler VFW Post #4461 in Lake Odessa, or to 
Thornapple Manor.

Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 

Additional Comments:
Age: 91
Services: Friday, 26 September, 2003
Oakwood cemetery, Lowell, MI

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