Extracted from The Houston Chronicle (Houston, TX)
GENE A. McCARTY
GENE A. McCARTY, 59, went home to be with his Savior on Friday, November 28, 1997, after a battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, nephew, brother, uncle and friend that made a difference in the lives of all who knew him.
Gene was born in Houston and grew up in Kashmere Gardens. After studying music for two years at Sam Houston State, he joined the Army and served our country for three years, part of that time in Korea.
He leaves a loving wife Lula (Lou) McCarty, daughter Shannon Shelton and husband Joe of Lawrenceville, GA., son Michael McCarty and wife Stacey of Dacual, GA., step-sons Russell Veazey and wife Karon of Golden, Co., Gary R. Veazey and wife, Marilyn of Deer Park, TX. parents Tommy and Nancy McCarty of Houston, TX., brother Don McCarty and wife Puggy of Brenham, TX. Five grandchildren Zachary, MacKenzie, Michaela McCarty and Gary J. and Rachel Veazey who adored their ``Pop'' aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will always cherish his memory.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Home, Porter, TX. Services will be Monday, 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, New Caney, TX. with Pastor Jim Palmer officiating. Burial at Forest Park East.
Pallbearers will be Russell Veazey, Gary R. Veazey, Gary L. Veazey, Scooter McCarty, Scotty Koch and Al Erxleben. Honorary Pallbearers, Harry Robinson, Condon Campbell, Tom Durham, Joe Lonsford, Don Sheffield and Steve Early.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent for Bibles for the Ukraine Mission c/o Eastside Baptist Church, 170 Upper Riverdale Rd. Riverdale, GA. 30274.
Friday, December 5, 1997