Eddie E. McCartney
Eddie E. McCartney, 81, of Marysville, formerly of Conover, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Marysville at the home of his son.
He was born October 17, 1934 in Champaign, Illinois to the late Everett E. and Lois (Roberts) Douthit McCartney. On August 16, 1962 he married the former Mary June Smith and she died November 28, 2007.
Eddie was retired from sales, he had worked for N.F.I.B. for many years.
He and his wife attended Christian Life Center in Vandalia where he was active playing the piano and singing with the choir, and he also attended both the Marysville Grace Church and The Potter’s House in Columbus.
Eddie was a gifted pianist and baritone for the Monitors Quartet, Gospel Mariners, and the Campmeeting Singers. He spent many years on the road sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to millions of people through his musical God-given gifts.
He is survived by a son, Scott (Michelle) McCartney, Marysville; two daughters, Christina Porter, Columbus; Teri (Greg) Trantanella, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Christian, Lily, Jamison and Caitlin; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; a brother, Ronnie (Sandy) McCartney, Mesa, Arizona.
Memorial services will be Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM at the Marysville Grace Church with Pastor Clancy Cruise officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 AM. The family is being assisted by Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to Loving Care Hospice, P. O. Box 613, Marysville, OH 43040.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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