Howard Edward McCarty

January 23, 1975 - December 7, 2020

Howard Edward McCarty, age 45 of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on January 23, 1975 to the late James and Deborah McCarty. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Shawn and Casey McCarty. Howard is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Marie K. Brown; step-daughters: Micca L. (Cory) Hoover, Leah M. (Kyle) Bowling, Hailey R. Riddle and Taylor Henry; a granddaughter, Violet; a nephew, Nathan McCarty; and many extended family members and friends. He loved to watch sports – especially the Cleveland Browns, loved music, was a decent cook, liked to walk, and was a member of the AMVETS in Chillicothe. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Per his wishes, no services will be held. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home and Southern Ohio Cremation Services. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com