Tucker Obie McCarty

Tucker Obie McCarty February 27, 1990 - April 2, 2011 Tucker Obie McCarty, age 21, of St. Augustine, died unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on April 2, 2011, just south of Ft. White in Columbia County, Florida. Born in Brandon, Florida, on February 27, 1990, he was the oldest son of Anthony Obie McCarty and Delaine Phillips McCarty of St. Augustine. He had lived most of his life in St. Augustine, graduating from Pedro Menendez High School in 2008. Tucker was currently enrolled at the University of Florida and he was studying to be a pharmacist. This was not surprising since he could interact with older folks and children alike. Tucker was polite, kind, and a joy to be around. He was the type of kid that you would want your children to hang out with. Tucker was also a gentleman in action and deed, and was never afraid to show his wonderful sense of humor and bright smile. He was an avid fisherman and a Florida Gator. Those he leaves behind, his loving family and many friends will never forget the impact he made on each of our lives. He is survived by his parents, Anthony Obie and Delaine McCarty of St. Augustine; a brother, Cole Philip McCarty of Gainesville; maternal grandparents, Frank and Jackie Phillips of St. Augustine; paternal grandmother, Betty Jo McCarty of St. Augustine; Aunt Sherri Moore, and her husband, Kim, of Winter Springs, FL; Uncle Larry McCarty, and his wife, Robin, of Ft. Bragg, NC; Aunt Lisa Stratton, and her husband, Johnny, Aunt Lori Cofield, and her husband, Sterling, and Aunt Linda Broussard, all of St. Augustine; and Uncle Ervin McCarty of Green Cove Springs, FL. Additional survivors include cousins, a host of fishing buddies and the best catch of his life, Jessi Sawl. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 7th, at Anastasia Baptist Church, with Rev. Larry McCarty and Rev. Ron Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Craig Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6th, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Young Life PO Box 9012, St Augustine Fl 32085. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.