C. William "Mac" McCarty
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lliam "Mac" McCarty died unexpectedly on May 29, 2009. He was 76 years old. The only child of William M. McCarty and Margaret "Peg" Alexander, he was born and raised in Parkesburg. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Kearsarge (CVA-33), Port of San Diego where he met Frances Salazar. They were married in 1956, and he became a devoted husband, father, and provider.
After 37 years of service as a Systems Analyst at Lukens Steel he retired and devoted more time to his model airplanes and attending his grandchildren's sports and school activities. He lived by the Golden Rule, laughed often, and loved much. You only had to meet Mac one time and you had a buddy.
Mac was preceded in death by a son, William J. McCarty, and his wife of 49 years. Recently he fell in love with Ferne Pellman, and the two were engaged to be married in September. They dreamed of having ten good years together, but packed a lot of living into the nine months they were given. Despite the pain of loss, Ferne says it was worth it. We are grateful to her and her family for the joy they brought into his life. Mac will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
To carry on his legacy he leaves Terry McCarty of Leola, Kevin and Patti McCarty of New Bloomfield, and Thomas and Heather McCarty of Elkton, MD. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg with a viewing from 12 until 2 PM. Interment will follow in the Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Our deepest Sympathies
Tom, Heather, Kate & Tommy,
We never had the pleasure of meeting Mac. But I can tell you through my friendship with Tom that he must have been one heck of a guy.
We are thinking of you all as you go through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Rebecca & Dan Saxton
Deepest Sympathies!
It has been both high privilege and a great honor to have known Bill for more than 30 years. He was a kind and good gentleman and, best of all, my friend. I will miss our occasional lunches at Country Garden Restaurant just to get caught up on each other's lives and loves. Bill celebrated life and kept tabs on his many friends.
My deepest sympathies to Terry, Kevin and Tom, the grandchildren, and their families - some, probably most, of whom I've met at least once. I am glad to hear that sweet little Tipper, who grieves as well, is in a loving home with family she knows.
And to Ferne, a lady whom I've not yet had the pleasure to meet, I want you to know how heightened the level of joy and happiness was that you brought into Bill's life. I typically wouldn’t use the words “wound up” and “energized” to describe a mature, 76-year-old man’s demeanor, but based upon the last lunch I enjoyed with Bill … well Ferne … I’ll just have to make an exception. Such was the bright light you brought to Bill through your presence.
May God Bless!
Smitty
Sorry for your loss
Kevin & Family,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am on the passing of your father,
I will keep your family in my prayers.
God Bless
Danette (Dee) Baker-Murphy
My Sympathies
Tom, siblings, spouses & grandchildren & Ferne:
I cannot put into words the sadness I feel at the loss of your dad. He was such a special, wonderful man. The only bright spot will be to know that he will be joining your mom in Heaven. My sympathies also to Ferne, I know from talking to Tom how much she meant to Mac and how much their upcoming union has meant to the whole family. My heart goes out to you all.
God Bless You,
Colleen
To Bill's Family
Bill and I worked together at Lukens Steel, and he was a true friend. Many hours were spent in the model airplane hobby, and he taught me a great deal. Bill always gave more than he took, especially with his time.
He will be missed by all who knew him and came to be called his friend.
To all of Mac's family I have
To all of Mac's family
I have had the pleasure of serving Mac and all his flying buddies for 10+ years at Silk City Diner. I was crushed when the diner closed. I missed my guys alot...Just last month, Mac brought everyone to breakfast at The Brickerville House Family Restaurant, which is now my new home. I was thrilled to see them all again and excited knowing I was going to get to serve them again the first Monday of each month. I was very saddened to hear the news of "my friends" passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him!
With deepest sympathy,
Lee Ann Knauss & family
All my sympathy and
All my sympathy and condolences. Mac was a friend, a buddy and neighbor.
Sorry for your loss
We simply know Mac as Sharee McCarty's grandpa. While we didn't know him well, we saw him at many of her soccer & basketball games and at some family gatherings; he had an infectious smile and was easy to talk to. Yesterday's service was a real testament to the kind of person that he was and the many lives that he touched. We are sorry for your loss and the suddeness with which he was taken from you, but as we learned more about Mac in the last week, we know that you have many good memories of him to comfort you. Our prayer for all of you is that you would live as Mac did, laughing often, loving much, and living life to its fullest.
God bless you,
The Geyers