Eddie James McCARTHY

Eddie James McCARTHY obituary, San Diego, CA

Eddie James McCARTHY

Eddie McCARTHY Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary - San Diego on Sep. 22, 2023.

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Sergeant Major (SGM) Eddie James McCarthy joined his Lord on September 19 2023. He was born on June 9, 1944 in Blackshear, Georgia. Eddie served his country with distinction in the United States Army for over 30 years. Eddie is survived by his wife, Lan McCarthy; daughter, Tina McCarthy (John); sons, Jim McCarthy, Larry McCarthy (Rhonda) and Richard McCarthy (Nicola); brothers, David Chancy and Buddy Patterson; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
All viewing & services to be conducted in San Antonio, Texas under the direction of Mission Park Cherry Ridge Funeral Home
"We only live once, but when it's done right, once is enough."
~ M. West
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