Douglas Leonard McCarty
Douglas Leonard McCarty
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He was born in Roanoke, VA, on April 1, 1948, to Leonard and Stella Sexton McCarty. Douglas was a kind and loving father and grandfather who cherished time with his family. He worked as a truck driver for the majority of his life, dedicating himself to providing for his loved ones.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. McCarty is survived by his two sons, Matthew McCarty of Roanoke, VA, and Michael Hudgins (Leslie) of Roanoke, VA; his two daughters, Lisa Osborne (Jamie) of Creston, and Shawn Wright (Steven) of Virginia; two brothers, Barry McCarty of Virginia and Steven McCarty of Florida; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for his generous heart, his devotion to family, and the warmth he brought to everyone around him.
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