Carey McGrath Obituary Carey McGrath April 10, 1947 － September 3, 2022 Pendleton, NC － Harold Carey McGrath, Jr., 75, passed away September 3, 2022 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Suffolk and raised in Courtland, he was the son of the late Harold Carey McGrath and Rebecca Gillette McGrath. He was also predeceased by a sister, Becky Ann Daughty and a cousin, Bill McGrath. Carey was a 1965 graduate of Southampton High School and attended Randolph Macon College. He was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. He was a long-time meat cutter in the local grocery stores. Carey was a member of AA and had achieved 42 years of sobriety and helped many others with the struggle. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Barbara Everett McGrath; his daughter, Becca M. Hart (Will); his son, Harold C. "Trey" McGrath, III (Rebecca); four grandchildren, Micah, Levi, and Noah McGrath and Harper Hart; and cousins, Les McGrath (Mona), Lou McGrath, Beverly Brooks Kissinger, Ryland Brooks, Michael Brooks, and Gary King. A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Black Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Inman officiating. His family considers themselves blessed to have had him granted extra time from a heart transplant 31 years ago. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Black Creek Baptist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Sep. 13, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Carey-McGrath 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/carey-mcgrath-obituary?id=36490407 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Harold Carey McGrath, Jr., 75, passed away on 3 September 2022. Born in Suffolk and raised in Courtland, he was a meat cutter and AA member with 42 years of sobriety. He is survived by his wife, two children, four grandchildren, and several cousins. He received a heart transplant 31 years before his death. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Memorial Service was held at 2 PM on Sunday, 11 September 2022, in Black Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Inman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations were requested to be made to Black Creek Baptist Church. The burial location was not specified in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary: Carey McGrath 10 April 1947 - 3 September 2022 Pendleton, NC - Harold Carey McGrath, Jr., 75, passed away 3 September 2022 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Suffolk and raised in Courtland, he was the son of the late Harold Carey McGrath and Rebecca Gillette McGrath. He was also predeceased by a sister, Becky Ann Daughty and a cousin, Bill McGrath. Carey was a 1965 graduate of Southampton High School and attended Randolph Macon College. He was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. He was a longtime meat cutter in the local grocery stores. Carey was a member of AA and had achieved 42 years of sobriety and helped many others with the struggle. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Barbara Everett McGrath; his daughter, Becca M. Hart (Will); his son, Harold C. "Trey" McGrath, III (Rebecca); four grandchildren, Micah, Levi, and Noah McGrath and Harper Hart; and cousins, Les McGrath (Mona), Lou McGrath, Beverly Brooks Kissinger, Ryland Brooks, Michael Brooks, and Gary King. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, 11 September 2022, in Black Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Inman officiating. His family considers themselves blessed to have had him granted extra time from a heart transplant 31 years ago. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Black Creek Baptist Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary: | Name | Harold Carey McGrath, Jr. | |---------|-------------------------------------------| | Age | 75 | | Birth | 10 April 1947; Suffolk, Virginia | | Death | 3 September 2022; Sentara Obici Hospital | ### Table of Relationships: | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Harold Carey McGrath, Jr. | Decedent | Pendleton, NC | | Barbara Everett McGrath | Spouse | Unknown | | Harold Carey McGrath | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Rebecca Gillette McGrath | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Becca M. Hart | Child | Unknown | | Harold C. Trey McGrath, III | Child | Unknown | | Micah McGrath | Grandchild | Unknown | | Levi McGrath | Grandchild | Unknown | | Noah McGrath | Grandchild | Unknown | | Harper Hart | Grandchild | Unknown | | Becky Ann Daughty | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Bill McGrath | Predeceased Cousin | -- | | Les McGrath | Cousin | Unknown | | Lou McGrath | Cousin | Unknown | | Beverly Brooks Kissinger | Cousin | Unknown | | Ryland Brooks | Cousin | Unknown | | Michael Brooks | Cousin | Unknown | | Gary King | Cousin | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information: 1. Graduated from Southampton High School in 1965 2. Attended Randolph Macon College 3. Member of Black Creek Baptist Church 4. Worked as a longtime meat cutter in local grocery stores 5. Member of AA with 42 years of sobriety 6. Helped many others with their struggle with addiction 7. Received a heart transplant 31 years before his death