Ronald (Ron) McCarthy, age 81, of Townsend, Tennessee passed away on Monday December 30, 2019 after a long illness. Ron was a member of the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He retired from Ore-Ida Foods and moved to Townsend after 30 years of service. He was a CPR instructor for the Red Cross from the 1970's up until retirement. Ron also served his country in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Betty McCarthy; siblings, Robert and Sherry; and parents, Henry and Barbara.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan Jones (Charles), Kathleen Crowder (Monty), Lisa Skean (Tim); grandchildren, Tiffani (Kenny), Tanner, Max, Oscar, Ellie, Charlie and Evie; and great-granddaughter, Emma Grace.
A receiving of friends and family for Ronald will be held Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 pm at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, TN 37701. A Graveside Service will follow at 1:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sherwoodchapel.com for the McCarthy family.
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