John W. G. McCarty

 John W. G. McCarty, 91, of Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 15, 2021 with his family attending him. John was born in Mt. Vernon on June 5, 1930 the son of George and Lena (Hein) McCarty. John was married to the love of his life, Betty (Howard) McCarty in 1951.  She preceded him in death on April 19, 2001.

John retired from his work as mechanic and a farmer but his love for tractors never faded. He had a passion for restoring old Ford tractors and working on lawn mowers. He could usually be found in his barn working on them or using them to tend his yard. John also enjoyed sitting out in his barn visiting with neighbors as they walked by. He loved spending time with his family.  His children will be forever grateful for the three most important lessons learned by his example:  Love Jesus, love family, and work hard.

John is survived by his children, Glenn Edward, George (Judy) McCarty, Steven (Shelly) McCarty, LeeAnn (Dan) Buchanan, Jane (Bob) Alldredge, and Jeannie (Ron) Koch; 19 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Helen Cox; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons, Johnnie & Donnie McCarty; grandchildren, Marissa Edward and Jimmy Murphy; brothers, Carl and Gene McCarty; sisters, Anna Cottner, Louise Brown, and Leona Moore.

John was a member of Mt. Vernon Community Church. He loved going to church and often expressed his fondness of "Pastor John" and "that church of good people".

A special thank you to Dr. Matthew Lee and Southern Care Hospice for their assistance in helping the family to care for him at home.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on August 18, 2021 at the Mt. Vernon Community Church, 1800 West 4th St, with Pastor John Motz officiating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM until noon at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. 

Donations may be made to Mt. Vernon Community Church Food Bank Program in lieu of flowers.  Online condolence may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com