Michael Eugene McCarty Sr.

Michael E. McCarty, Sr., age 84, peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 7, 2026. Waiting to greet him were his parents Rex P. and Mary Anne (Shannon) McCarty, his best friend since childhood, Bill Morgan, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mike is survived by his wife, Carrie McCarty and their dog, Brandy, who was a faithful companion; his sons, Michael (Deb) McCarty, Jr., and Rex (Connie) McCarty, and his daughter, Stacy (Pete) Wines; stepchildren, Jim (Londa) Latty, David (Erin) Latty, David Haas, Doreen Smith and Lorinda Latty. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, great grandchildren, his brother Harry “Pete” McCarty and several cousins.

Mike was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1967. He worked at Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek for 18 years until the plant closed. Mike retired as a GS11 from the Defense Logistics Agency at the Federal Center in Battle Creek.

Mike was a man of strong faith. He enjoyed sharing the gospel at various men’s shelters around West Michigan. Mike’s favorite song was “God on the Mountain” in which he would often share that God remains constant, faithful, and in control during both life’s easy, joyful moments (the mountain) and its difficult trails (the valley). He fiercely loved and protected his family. Mike and Carrie lived in Indian River, Michigan, for 13 years before they moved to Vicksburg in 2016 due to Mike’s declining health. Mike was happiest working in nature and taking in the beauty of the up north. During this time, he worked as a Sawyer presenter for five years at the at the Historic Mill Creek in Mackinac. He often mentioned this was the favorite job he ever held.

Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Michael's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.