William Edward "Billy" McCarty Sr

Billy McCarty, age 77, husband of Shirley Logan McCarty for 53 years, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Bennie and Montez Herring McCarty. Mr. McCarty served in the Army Reserves and was a lifetime member of Colbert First Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. McCarty enjoyed farming and gardening, was a certified disaster recovery volunteer, and served twice for the Georgia Disaster Group assisting with Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans. He was a beloved husband, father and Papa Billy.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Brian Benjamin McCarty of Colbert and William Edward McCarty, Jr. (Kathy) of Colbert; grandchildren, William Edward McCarty III (Will) and Anna Katherine McCarty; great grandson, William Edward McCarty IV (Liam); and four loving sisters, Annie Lee Kile, Mary Ethel Davis, Polly Fowler and Bonnie Parten. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Josephine Fowler, Jimmy McCarty, Charles McCarty and Janie Jones.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Colbert First Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Colbert City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colbert First Baptist Church, 65 S. Fifth Street, Colbert, Ga 30628.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
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