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Unaccompanied Veteran Burial set at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Specialist Steven Louis McCarley, who served from 1987 to 1990, will be laid to rest.
A burial service is scheduled for a US Army veteran at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Specialist Steven Louis McCarley, who served from 1987 to 1990, will be laid to rest. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for his service.
m. McCarley is not expected to have any family members in attendance. Members of the community are invited to attend the service to ensure the veteran is not buried alone.
Further details about the service can be found through the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene or the Odessa American.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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