George Weyman McCarty, III, 77, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, in his home in Northwest Atlanta, on the evening of January 18th, 2019. George was born December 1st, 1941 in Atlanta, GA, son of George W. McCarty Jr. and Caroline Perry McCarty.
George’s history as an Atlanta native, coupled with his genuine and gregarious personality, meant he nurtured a wide-reaching network of friends and acquaintances for his full lifetime. George is remembered for his generosity, caring, gentleness, friendship, good-natured humor, leadership, and ability to bring people together.
George grew up in the Peachtree Hills neighborhood attending R. L. Hope, Garden Hills Elementary, and The Westminster Schools (class of 1960). George earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Centre College in 1964. After graduation, he served in the Navy, completing assignments in Keflavik, Iceland, and Hawaii. He and his wife Karen were married in Kansas City in 1966 and moved back to Atlanta from Hawaii in 1968. Their only child, Erin, was born in 1971.
George spent several years working in banking at Fulton National, Georgia Federal, and American Securities. He then transitioned to real estate, working for Cardinal Industries and Dorsey Alston.
During his retirement, George cared for his father, George McCarty Jr., until his death in 2000. George initiated luncheons for his Westminster class, started a men’s golf group, organized many events for friends, family, and special guests, and was a regular at Cross Creek Cafe and The White House restaurant. He supported Karen and Erin through multiple degrees and proudly watched them achieve success in their careers. George and Karen enjoyed international cruises and other travel, and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in 2018.
George’s beloved survivors include his wife, Karen Margaret Long McCarty, daughter, Erin Chase McCarty Mason (Chris), and brothers Perry Howell McCarty (Ginny), John Rucker McCarty (Frances) all of Atlanta, as well as nephews John Vaden McCarty (Alycia, Atlanta) and David Howell McCarty (Jenna, NC), and nieces Leigh Adair McCarty Woods (Ben, Atlanta), and Laura Ansley McCarty Craine (Will, TX). George’s great nieces and nephews include Vaden Thomas and Alexis Mae McCarty, Benjamin Rucker and Robert McCarty Woods, Kendall Marie and Sloane Howell McCarty, Frances Mary and Robert Hosea Craine. Also, surviving dear cousins are Passie Fenton McCarty Rue (Les) and John Ottley McCarty Jr. (Donna), and their families.
Special gratitude from the family goes to Weinstein Hospice, Kadan Home Care, and Breman Jewish Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any of these charitable organizations that have been supported by George: Childspring International, The Link Counseling Center, The Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1328 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 at 11:00 am on Friday, January 25th. Free parking available across the street in the Lanier lot.
