James McCarty

Mr. James D. McCarty, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Apple Valley after a short illness. Mr. McCarty, 65 years old, has been a resident of Apple Valley since 1985. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Charles and Mary Thorne McCarty. After graduating from North Lima High School, he joined the U.S. Navy in July 1962, attaining E4 status. Jim was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities. He worked as a computer systems analyst for AGC Glass (formerly AFG) in Victorville from its inception until he retired earlier this year.

Jim is survived by his wife, Maryann, of Apple Valley; his sons Sean and wife, Nancy, of Moses Lake, Wash., Christopher and wife, Kate, and Jeffrey and wife, LeAnn, of Mansfield, Texas. He also leaves 13 grandchildren, Christian J., K. Donovan, Nathan, Ryan, Joshua, Annette, Kayla, Sam, Kori, Amber, Crystal, Hyrum and Spencer. He is also survived by his sister Mary K. Weese and her husband, Terry, of North Lima, Ohio; his brothers Charles of Jacksonville, Fla., and Thomas and wife, Virginia, also of Jacksonville; and his sister-in-law Mary C. McCarty of Lisbon, Ohio, widow of Jim's brother Robert.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Victor Valley Mortuary Chapel, 15609 11th St. in Victorville.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12242 Navajo Road in Apple Valley, officiated by Bishop Carey Packer. The burial will follow at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 24000 Waalew Road in Apple Valley.

Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary is handling the arrangements. You may visit the Sunset Hills Mortuary Web site at www.sunsethills.cc.