John “Jack” Harold McCarthy, 84, of Killeen, Texas, passed away July 3, 2022. Mr. McCarthy was born September 7, 1937. A Memorial Service will be held, Wednesday, July 13, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Inurnment will follow, at a later date, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
John was a headstrong, outgoing man; however, he liked his quiet time, and he lived in the present, making decisions based on his feelings. He accepted conflicts as normal in relationships. He also preferred planning on the go, feeling flexible and free.
Mr. McCarthy was born in Worcester, MA to Harold and Dorothy (Maneely) McCarthy. He was the older brother to Maureen and Kevin. He started his life-long love of golf at the age of 9. He also served as an altar server at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Worcester, MA.
John joined the Navy at the young age of 17, and he served for four years before joining the Army. He retired at Fort Hood, TX as a Sergeant First Class on August 21, 1981, after 23 years of service. He served during the Vietnam War, and he received several awards during his service. John enjoyed playing many different sports during his military career, including softball and volleyball.
After retiring, John continued to enjoy bowling and golf. He was a member of local bowling leagues. He also enjoyed watching the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins.
John met the love of his life, Jean Gloria Robinson in January, 1960, and they soon married on March 5, 1960 at the Maternity BVM Church in Philadelphia, PA. She preceded him in death on December 27, 2009.
John and Jean raised five successful children that were born all over the world. John always gave credit to his wife, Jean, for the children’s success. Surviving Mr. McCarthy are his children: John McCarthy, Jr. and his wife Brenda, Patricia Clark and her husband Kerry, Kathleen Corpina and her husband Salvatore, Michael McCarthy and his wife Jenifer, and Colleen Firkins and her husband Lance. Mr. McCarthy was also Pop-Pop to twelve grandchildren: David, Ginger, Shannon, Erin, Robert, Austin, Sara, Alyson, Randy, Sean, Tristen and Megan. He is also survived by twenty great grandchildren, with one on the way.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in John’s memory to The Autism Society of Texas, 300 E. Highland Mall Blvd, #205, Austin, TX 78752
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the McCarthy family.
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