Oma Lavelle McCarty of Opelika, Alabama was born to the late Lewis D. McCarty and Lillie Pearl McNelley McCarty on April 22, 1938 and passed away on June 10, 2017 at EAMC. He was 79 years old. He was retired from the City of Opelika where he held the position of Superintendent of Cemeteries for many years. He is preceded in death by his son, Douglas Lamar McCarty. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Baker McCarty; son, Rick McCarty (Phyllis); grandsons, Cory Ray McCarty and Christopher Coleman McCarty ; sisters, Mary D. Wallace (Jim) and P. Dianne Hays; brothers, James E. McCarty (Judy) and Marice A. McCarty: as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2017 in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home from 12:45 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. Funeral service will be held Monday, June 12, 2017 in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m., with Pastor Doug Click officiating. Interment will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2017 in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home from 12:45 p.m. until 2:15 p.m.