Clarence Ottis McCarty Jr.

Clarence Ottis McCarty Jr. obituary

Clarence Ottis McCarty Jr.

Clarence McCarty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville on Feb. 9, 2026.
Clarence O. McCarty, Jr. (Buster) went to be home with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C O McCarty, Sr. and June; brothers, Roger, Dennis, Mark, Joseph, Patrick, several nephews and nieces.

He is survived by his daughter, Carrie; brothers, James Sr., Phillip Sr., Tim, Greg; sisters, Judy, Sharon, Anita, Yvonne; several nephews and nieces. He will be sadly missed and loved.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel with a service to follow at 6:00pm. A graveside service will be held 8:30am at East TN State Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Hwy, Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Pallbearers: James McCarty, Sr., Phillip McCarty, Sr., Greg McCarty, Logan McCarty, Brian McCarty, James McCarty, Jr., Billy McCarty, Ken Johnson.

Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the McCarty family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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