Robert L. McCarty

September 15, 1933 - October 11, 2019

Robert L. McCarty, age 86, of Carleton, Michigan passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Belle Fountain Nursing & Rehab in Riverview, Michigan. Born on September 15, 1933 in Burdine, Kentucky, he was the son of Arthur and Malinda (Baker) McCarty. On December 7, 1951 he married Gwendolyn Bramlette in Green Up, KY. He was employed with McLouth Steel as a Overhead Crane Operator for 32 years until he retired in 1987. Robert was a member of the Woodhaven Baptist Church, Flat Rock Masonic Lodge and Local # 2659 United Steel Workers. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and working at Toledo Beach Marina for 10 years. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers L.D. McCarty and Eddie McCarty, sisters Pearl Sparks, Ilene Wells and Wanda Newsome. He is survived by his daughter Linda (Bob) Bishop of Maineville OH; son Robert W. (Linda) McCarty of Carleton MI; daughter Brenda Richards of Newport MI; daughter Carol Stumpf of Newport MI; daughter Jean (George) Montie of Carleton MI; son Rick (Linda) McCarty of New Boston MI. Including 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; his brother Jack McCarty of Holbrook AZ; many loving nieces and nephews and dear friend Gladys Phillips. Friends may visit in the Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:00 am. Rev. Rick Sparks will officiate the service. Burial will be in Michigan Memorial Park, Huron Township, Michigan. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Woodhaven Baptist Church.