Jeffrey Norman McCartney

December 26, 1961 - December 4, 2017

Jeffrey McCartney, 55, of Beacon, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born Tuesday, December 26, 1961, in Oskaloosa, the son of (Wilbur) “Roy” and Donna Russell McCartney. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the Class of 1980. Following school, Jeff went to work doing construction. He later delivered pizzas for Anderson’s in Beacon. On September 6, 2016, Jeff was united in marriage to Loretta “Lori” Dayton at their home in Beacon. Jeff loved collecting and salvaging. He also enjoyed driving in the country with Lori, hunting for rocks and driftwood, doing 3D puzzles, going to car shows and riding his Harley and golf cart. Most of all, Jeff enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife: (Loretta) “Lori” McCartney of Beacon; three daughters: Danelle (& Jake) Chamberlin of Oskaloosa, Melissa (& Josh) Caldwell of Beacon and Emily Davis of Oskaloosa; 6 grandchildren; two sisters: Nancy McCartney (& Jim Shook) of Pella and Debra McCartney (& Reggie Schmit) of Grand Island, Nebraska; and a brother: Michael McCartney of Oskaloosa. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Janice McCartney and Marlene Bunnell; and a nephew: Brian Roberts. As was his wish, Jeff’s body has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.