Biography: James Edward McCarthy, age 87, of Little Rock died May 27, 2007 after a short bout of leukemia. He was a graduate of St. Louis University. He was a Certified Public Accountant having served most of his career with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. James was an avid golfer, bowler, square dancer and a Red Cross Volunteer. He also enjoyed working at his church, Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hester Hart McCarthy. James is survived by his children; Margaret and Jim Brown, John and Angela McCarthy, Kevin and Lily McCarthy, and Nancy and Jim Hiatt, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30PM on Wednesday, May 30, with a Rosary service at 7:30PM in the Chapel of Ruebel Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 31, at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Francis A. Allen School for Exceptional Children, 824 N. Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72205 or the American Red Cross, 401 South Monroe, Little Rock, AR 72205 www.ruebelfuneralhome.com