Marlin was a veteran of the United States Army. He was recently retired and spent much of his time as a handyman working as a mechanic and carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and was a huge animal lover.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mary Nell McCarty; and Elaine McCarty. Family he leaves behind are his daughter, Jina Del Castillo (Roberto); sister, Pocahontas Smith; aunt, Betty Worley; nieces, Jennifer Berkebile and Julie Rogerson; nephew, Jason Smith; and 11 great nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Marlin will be held Friday, July 27, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Wells Memorial and Event Center, 1903 West Reynolds Street, Plant City, FL 33563. A funeral service will occur Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Wells Memorial and Event Center. Burial will follow at Springhead Cemetery, Lakeland, Florida.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the McCarty family.