Obituary of Russell CARTY

Russell C. Carty passed away January 28, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 84. He was born on April 20, 1926 to Jone and Maggie (Collinsworth) Carty in Greenville, TX.Russell served under the direction of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married his best friend Argie Corene Lane on December 22, 1949 and together they made Lake Havasu City their home 16 years ago from Fontana, CA. He worked for Sunkist as a mechanic in Ontario, CA for many years.Russell liked bowling, fishing and loved his trips to Laughlin and going to the buffets. Playing cards at night with his family and friends was also one of his favorite things to do.Russell leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Argie Carty of Lake Havasu; sons, Ronald Jone Carty of Fontana, CA, Jimmy Wayne Carty of Apple Valley, CA, Larry Glen Carty of Perris, CA, Russell Lee Carty of Plattburg, MO and Tilman Ray Carty of Casper, WY; one brother Daniel Tilman Carty; one sister, Daisy Hutchen of Valley Center, CA; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers J.C. Carty and Johnny Carty and sister Effie Nelson.Funeral services will take place on Thursday, February 10, 2011, 10:30 AM at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA Chaplain Rudolph Bimary will offer words of comfort and inspiration. Military honors will be held at Riverside to honor his time in the service.A special thanks to Hospice of Havasu for the special care they provided for Russell and his family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Russell's name to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.