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Bill McCartt Obituary
May 17, 1937 -
August 18, 2025
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Bill McCartt, age 88, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. McCartt was born May 17, 1937, in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Arthur Reed & Zella Hall McCartt. He was preceded in death by an infant son, sister, Patricia McCartt, and a brother-in-law, Don Crumley.
He was a charter member and choir director for Community Baptist Church for 35 years and had been a member of Boone Trail Baptist Church for 22 years.
Mr. McCart graduated from Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State College and was then commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army, where he later attained the rank of Captain during the Korean War.
He retired from Baxter Pharmaceuticals as a Quality Control Supervisor.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Stover McCartt, Jonesborough; son, Vince McCartt, Harmony Community; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Emily Crumley, Bristol, TN; and several special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Boone Trail Baptist Church with Pastor Zack Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 PM Saturday prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Carr Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Deacons of Boone Trail Baptist Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Boone Trail Baptist Church, 1985 Carroll Creek Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37615.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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Pat and Roy Yelton
August 22, 2025
So sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. We hold many fond memories of Bill from the time Roy served as his pastor. So sorry we can´t be there for the service. We are out of town but know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you as you face the difficult days ahead. "Absent from this body but present with his Lord!"
Sonya Campbell Wilson
August 22, 2025
Bill was my mom's boss for years at Baxter. She was Shirley Campbell. He was always kind to her and I appreciate that. Rest in Heaven and may God give your family peace.
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