Buster McCarthy

Maurice Montreze “Buster” McCarthy, age 48, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Tyler. He was born on January 6, 1978, in Panola County, Texas, to Jewell McCarthy, Jr. and Laurice Williams.

Buster attended school and played football in both Carthage and Wichita Falls. He later completed truck driving school and went on to enjoy a career as a truck driver. A man of many talents and interests, Buster also attended the Art Institute in Dallas and was a gifted artist. He loved cooking and took great pride in raising pit bulls. Buster grew up attending Bethlehem Baptist Church in Wichita Falls and, more recently, attended Believers of Truth in Longview.

Buster married Terrie Bowen, who preceded him in death in 2021. He had a deep love for his family and friends and cherished the relationships he shared with those around him. To know Buster was to love Buster, and his memory will forever hold a special place in the hearts of all who knew him. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, Jewell McCarthy, Jr., and his brother, Aundrey McCarthy.

He is survived by his mother, Laurice Williamson; children, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Tai'Yonna McCarthy; siblings, Mhonesia Williamson, Nathan Williamson, Jadariun McCarthy, Kenyan McCarthy, Sandra Pipkin, and Barbara Blackman; aunts, Evelyn Williams, Angela Weathers, Patricia Starling, Helen Witts, Debbie Taylor, and Carolyn Bowen; uncles, Larry Williams, Jobie McCarthy, James Young, and Billy Weathers; great-aunt, Alyce Booty; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Horn officiating. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jessie Matlock, Travis Matlock, Harlan Alexander, Wilbert Kindle, Michael Minor, and Billy Minor.

Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Williamson, Kemmie Henderson, Keronna Henderson, Kedrick Henderson, Jerry Allen, Korey Cato, Larry Williams, Gary Henderson, Kerian Henderson, John Horn, Jr., David Williams, Alvin Horn, Jr., and Juan Weatherton.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.