William H. McCarty Jr.

William H. McCarty, Jr., was born in St. Anne, IL., on November 11, 1940. He was the eldest of twelve children born to the late William H. Sr., and Lillie Belle McCarty. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. William attended and graduated “class valedictorian” of St. Anne High School in 1956 where he also was a track star. In 1958, William enlisted in the U. S. Army and served in the Vietnam War with an honorary discharge. He accomplished each goal he set for himself. He pursued a career as an Emergency Medical Technician and later became a business owner. William made his transition on November 12, 2023. Preceding him in death are his parents, William H. McCarty, Sr., and Lillie Belle McCarty; three brothers, DeWayne, Larry Edward, and Joel McCarty; one sister, Mariam McCarty. He leaves to mourn a loving family and a host of friends.