Doyle McCary , 83, of Seagoville, formerly of Center, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Town East Rehab Center in Mesquite. He was born September 2, 1929 in Shelby County to William Fletcher McCary and Vera Mae Crocker McCary. Mr. McCary served in the United States Navy. He later became a general commercial contractor and was involved in numerous military building operations throughout his career including Carswell, Dyess, Tinker, and Fort Hood. He was a loving father and in his later years Mr. McCary was a devoted great grandfather who loved spending time with his boys. Mr. McCary was a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 in Center for 57 years, a member of the Shriners over 35 years, and a member of First United Methodist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Joel McMahon officiating. A masonic graveside service will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center under the direction of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149.

Pallbearers will be fellow Masons.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Connie McCary Anderson and husband, Jim of Seagoville
Lisa Wighaman and husband, Buddy of Pilot Point

Son: Michael McCary and wife, Kimberly of Denton County

Ex-wife: Virginia of Pilot Point, formerly of Tenaha

6 Grandchildren

8 Great Grandchildren

Sister: Dorothy Day of Denton County

Preceded in death by
Parents: William Fletcher McCary and Vera Mae Crocker McCary
Daughter: Christy L. McCary