Troy McGarity

Mr. Troy Edward McGarity, age 42, of 74 Sanders Point, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Gettis Allen officiating. Mr. McGarity was cremated. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Monday night at the home of his sister, Charlene & Jeremy Childs, 3252 Brown Rd, Martin GA and one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home.

Born on November 6, 1964 in Franklin Co. GA, he was the son of Vickie Carey York. He was a former carpenter, former member of the Georgia Army National Guard and of the Baptist Faith. McGarity is preceded in death by a brother, Harold David McGarity Jr. and a sister Sherri Denise Chappell.

Survivors include his mother, Vickie Carey York of the home; a sister, Charlene Childs of Martin; a brother, Curtis Eric McGarity of Royston; and several nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.

The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.