John McCarty, age 74, of Sylacauga, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. John was born May 21, 1947 to Annie Claude Gosswick and Thadeus McCarty. A memorial service will be held at Unity Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Rev. Donald Grice and Rev. Donnie Blackmon will officiate all services. John is survived by his wife, Sherry McCarty; brother James McCarty (Sharlet); nieces Marie Gissendanner, Khristy McCarty, Haley Pickett, Donna Hammett and Michelle Pickens; nephews Adam Pickens, Brian Pickens, Kevin Robinson, Terry Robinson, David Robinson, and Donnie Gissendanner. John was preceded in death by father Thadeus McCarty and mother Annie Claude Gosswick. John liked repoing and trading cars. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.curtisandsonfh.com for the McCarty family.