Extracted from The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
Ethen A. ``Jimmy'' McCarty
A native of Baton Rouge, he went to heaven Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at age 88. He was a World War II veteran and a retired truck driver for Chemical Lehman.
He is survived by a daughter and her life partner, Jackie Hue and John Laurie; granddaughter, Jennifer McCarty; daughter-in-law, Trudy McCarty; three sisters, Vivian, Wardell and Velda; and among others, special friends Bill Blick, Mike Starks and Melony Davis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Erah; two sons, Billy and Mickey; and a daughter, Dee.
He was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Private services will be held at a later date.
Saturday, October 30, 2010