Douglas Adair McCartha

 

 

Douglas A. McCartha son of Adair McCartha And Margie Shealy, was born July 16,1943 at Lexington, SC  and departed this life May16, 2008 at his home as a result of a heart disease.

 

Doug attended Lexington  High School in Lexington and graduated from Camden Military Academy in Camden, SC. He is a graduate of North Carolina State College, Raleigh, NC.

 

On June 20, 1970 he was united in marriage with Joyce Bomeman who survives.

 

Several years after obtaining his pilot’s license, he moved to Alaska in 1969 and flew as a bush pilot. In 1970 he was employed by the FAA. His duties included Flight Service in Fairbanks, Alaska. Air traffic Controller and FAA Inspection Pilot. Doug also served in the National Guard. He retired after thirty years of service as an active pilot. He enjoyed his retired years, caring for his farm and horses.

 

His memberships included being a life member of the Masonic Lodge #152 in Lexington, SC , a thirty year member of the Eagle Lodge, United Church in Lithia Springs, GA, Missouri Fox Trotters Association, and a member of Ham Radio Operators.

 

He was preceded in death by his father Adair McCartha.

 

He is survived by his wife Joyce;  his mother; Margie McCartha Shealy and her husband Joe of Gilbert, SC; a brother Robert McCartha and his wife Kathryn of Newberry, SC ; nephews and nieces, Douglas C McCartha, Frances McCartha ; Susan Spector and Bradley Mayberry.