James “Jim” McCarthy Sr., loving husband, father and grandfather of Elkton, MD, passed away early the morning of October 24, 2024, in Newark, DE. He was born June 25, 1948, in Penns Grove, NJ to the late George McCarthy and Elizabeth (Cooper) McCarthy.
In his younger years, Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing. Later, he spent time frequenting car shows with his 1965 Ford Mustang. He was a member of the First State Mustang and Ford Club. Jim was the proud owner of the company, “McCarthy and Son Septic Services,” until retirement in 2013. He was a third generation McCarthy in the septic business.
Jim is survived by his beloved family, including: his wife, Pamela of 55 years; children: Elizabeth McMillan and James McCarthy Jr.; grandchildren: Christopher McMillan Jr., Nella Duskrend, Samantha McCarthy, and James McCarthy III; and siblings: Louise Floor and Nelson McCarthy.
A celebration of life will be held for Jim on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:00AM at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921, where friends and family may begin visiting at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers, we request that you kindly donate to the “Parkinson’s Foundation,” sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.