James Francis McCarty Jr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Francis McCarty Jr. (Ankeny, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Francis left this world on March 21, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James McCarty and Berenice McCarty; and his brother Donald McCarty. He is survived by: his wife Janet Roberts; his children, Diane Brown (Jim), Carolyn Wilson (Chris), Mary Cory (Jeff), James "Jim" McCarty III and Joe McCarty (Lori); and his brother Larry McCarty (Cathy).

Memorials can be made to American Heart Association.

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Wed

Mar 26

Visitation

Memorial Services of Iowa
4208 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Wed

Mar 26

Rosary

Memorial Services of Iowa
4208 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Thu

Mar 27

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church
510 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Thu

Mar 27

Burial

Iowa Veterans Cemetery
34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003

Thu

Mar 27

Reception

American Legion Post 403
910 Main St, Van Meter, IA 50261

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