Andrew M. Mccarty

Andrew M. McCarty, 84, Wilkesville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Friday October 24, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family. He retired from the Southern Ohio Coal Company, a World War II Army Veteran, a member of Joseph Freeman American Legion Post 476 of Wilkesville and attended the Fairview Church of Christ in Christian Union near Ewington.

Andrew was born August 15, 1924 at Orton Hollow, Ohio to the late Peter and Dessel McCarty. On October 8, 1951 he married Loretta Ann Martin to whom he was married for fifty four years before she preceded him in death on November 25, 2005. To this union were born three sons: Kenny (Nina) McCarty, Denver (Charlotte) McCarty, Alva (Louise) McCarty, all of Wilkesville and two daughters: Brenda (Mike Burridge) McCarty, Wilkesville and Debbie (Wayne) Shepherd, Wellston, all of whom survive.

Also surviving are ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two sisters and one brother: Bertha McCarty, Wilkesville; Clary Ward, Hamden; and Joe (Loretta) McCarty, Marysville; and a close friend Thelma Sturgeon.

In addition to his parents and beloved wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers and seven sisters.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday October 27, 2008 in the Fairview Church of Christ in Christian Union, near Ewington, Ohio, with Rev. James McFadden officiating. Burial will follow in the Yankee Street Cemetery near Wilkesville with Full Military Rites conducted by Joseph Freeman American Legion Post 476 of Wilkesville. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM.