In loving memory of

Raymond Edward McCarty
February 20, 2017

Raymond Edward McCarty, age 74, of Quincy, died Monday, February 20, 2017, at 10:42 am in St. Vincent's Home.

Ray was born May 28, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Charles and Wanda McCarty and Bernadine Kohler. He married Vicki Cray on June 26, 1970 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives.

Ray was a 1960 graduate of Springfield High School and worked at Allis Chalmers. He was a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1968 serving in Fallon, Nevada, Taipei, Taiwan, and Pier 91, Seattle, Washington. He sold insurance with Western and Southern Insurance in Springfield before moving to Quincy and working for Refreshment Services Pepsi where he retired after 37 years in 2007. Ray was a life long Cardinal fan.

Survivors in addition to his wife Vicki include his daughter, Erica (Dan) Carmean of Quincy and three granddaughters, Samantha, Amber and Tristen Carmean, all of Quincy; a step mother, Wanda McCarty of Springfield, IL; a brother, Harold Lee (Marcia) McCarty of Rochester, IL; a niece, Stephanie Hanusek of Millstadt, IL, and a nephew, Kyle McCarty of St. Louis, MO; a great nephew, Zach Hanusek and a great niece, Addison Hanusek, both of Millstadt, IL.

Ray was preceded in death by his father, Charles McCarty, his mother, Bernadine Kohler, and his in-laws, Harold and Lois Cray.

Services: 10:00 am Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Chuck Sackett officiating.

Burial: Quincy Memorial Park, Quincy, Illinois

Visitation: 4-7pm Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Memorials: Blessing Foundation for Hospice

www.hansenspear.com

Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

Tributes

Marcia Edwards Netzley wrote on Mar 14, 2017:

"Dear Vicki and family. I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your husband. My prayers to you and your family. God bless"

Jim and Catherine Gelaude wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"We are sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you today and in the difficult days to come."

Jason and Nicole(Hibel) Warren wrote on Feb 22, 2017:

"My condolences to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss."

Wanda O'Hara wrote on Feb 21, 2017:

"Dear Vicki and family, I am sorry to hear about Ray. You have our Deepest Sympathy. God Bless, Don and Wanda O'Hara"

Jeff & Joanne Bergman wrote on Feb 21, 2017:

"Our deepest sympathy for your loss."

Pat Arnold wrote on Feb 21, 2017:

"So sorry Vicki and your dear family . Sending you prayers and hugs."

Marsha Russell wrote on Feb 21, 2017:

"Vicki, so sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for you."

Bob and Gretchen Foose wrote on Feb 20, 2017:

"Dearest Vicki and Erica, I am so sorry for your loss. Just remember the good times and keep him in your heart. I will be praying for you. Bob and Gretchen Foose"

Peggy Haxel Entrup wrote on Feb 20, 2017:

"So sorry for your loss, Erica. You have lots of good memories of your dad. Hold on to them, they will get you through."

MARILYN PRYOR wrote on Feb 20, 2017:

"So sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers. Much love."