Stephen Ray Carty,57,of Locust Fork, passed away at home Saturday April 5, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Vivian Carty and his brother Ricky Carty. Steve is survived by Susan, his wife of 37 years; daughters Kristin Bearden and Ashley Dutton (Drew); grandchildren Olivia Ashley Bearden, Haley Rae Dutton and Hunter Meade Dutton. Steve is also survived by siblings Mark Carty, Luann Steele, Robert Carty, Susan Trabert, and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.The family will recieve friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Monday, April 7 at Ridout's Trussville Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 8 at the funeral home with Dr. Ron Gonia officiating. Burial to follow at Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery in Selfville. Steve was deeply loved and an inspiration to all who knew him. - See more at: http://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?n=stephen-ray-carty&pid=170521341&fhid=8341#sthash.Nsy1Ea3D.dpuf