Larry Jensen McCartney, age 79, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. He was born September 20, 1940 to Richard and Venona (Jensen) McCartney in Bennet, NE. Larry served in the Army National Guard from April 1959 to February 1984. He retired as a machinist from Parker Manufacturing after 30+ years. He was a lifelong member of the DAV, was on the National Guard retirement council, and was a member of the American Legion Post #354.
Larry is survived by children, Mark (Cathy) McCartney and Peggy Carstens all of Lincoln; sister, Beverly Erington of Grand Island; grandchildren, Kyle (Samantha) McCartney of Kearney, Amanda Gilman of Lincoln, and Travis Gilman of Beatrice; step grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois; parents; sisters, Mary Lloyd and Wanda Othling and brother, Doyle McCartney.
A funeral service will be held at 10 am Monday, August 24, 2020 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home 6800 S. 14th Street, Lincoln. Limited 50 person occupancy, will be lived streamed via Facebook on Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery page. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences to www.lincolnfh.com
There will be a small reception following burial at Larry's House 6601 Huntington Ave, Lincoln.