Jack Mccarty

Jack McCarty, 66, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at his home. He was born at Scottsburg on August 13, 1947 the son of Stanley and Edna Nichols McCarty. He was married to Caroline Strubbe on March 25, 1970 and she preceded him in death on July 1, 2013. Survivors include three sons Brian (Mary) McCarty, Brad (Elizabeth) McCarty, and Tyler McCarty all of Versailles; 5 grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Mr. McCarty was a 1965 graduate of Versailles High School and worked as a fork lift operator for Ohio Rod from 1968 until his retirement in 2008. He served in the US Army from 1966 to 1968 and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Sharpshooter Badge. Jack was a member of the Versailles Church of Christ and the Versailles American Legion. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4 at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Becky Pohle officiating. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Tanglewood Cemetery or the Versailles American Legion in care of the funeral home.