Jerry H. McCartney
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Jerry H. McCartney, 87, of Warsaw,
passed away on July 5, 2019, at 2:50 p.m.
in Peabody Retirement Community in
North Manchester.
He was born on April 3,
1932, to Ray and Elma
McCartney. On March 19,
1953, he was united in marriage
in Warsaw to Margie Latta, who
preceded him on Dec. 31, 2017.
A lifelong Warsaw resident, he worked for Kroger-Owens
grocery story for over 50 years. He proudly served his country
in the United States Navy, where he was 3rd Class Metal
Smith aboard the U.S.S. Perry Destroyer Tender during the
Korean Conflict.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of
Warsaw, Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73, Fort Wayne Valley of
the Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine and American Legion Post
#49. On March 10, 2015, he was honored as the Kosciusko
County Veteran of the Month. He was the first recipient of the
Fisher Award, serving as the captain of his football team.
He is survived by his son, Jay (and spouse Renae)
McCartney, of Warsaw. He is further survived by his grandchildren,
Heather Davis, Pam Davis, Samantha McGinnis,
Christie (and spouse Zeb) Dotson McCartney, Kerra
McCartney, Chris Warren and Jeremy McCartney, along with
eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife
Margie and daughter Marcia Davis McCartney.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, from 3
to 7 p.m. in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A
funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, at 11 a.m.
in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Brian Smith
officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery, with
military honors by the American Legion Post 49 and the
VFW Post 1126.
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