William Bonner McCarty William Bonner McCarty William Bonner McCarty, Sr. of Jackson, Mississippi was a founder of the now defunct Jitney Jungle (also known as the Jitney-Jungle Stores of America). ¹"It was (Will) who conceived the idea, and helped coin the name of Jitney Jungle, and who then made plans to install Jitney Jungle stores all over the country." Will along with his two cousins Judson and Henry Holman opened the first Jitney Jungle on April 19, 1919. His son William Bonner McCarty, Jr. served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Jitney Jungle, Incorporated. ¹"Will's father, William Henry McCarty, was a
Luther McCarty Luther (or Lute as he was known) made his pro debut at the age of 18 against Watt Adams on January 7, 1911, winning by 2nd round KO. He then went on to face legendary iron-chinned Joe Grim in his next fight, earning a draw spending his energy in trying to kayo the "toughest man on earth". McCarty finished 1911 with six more fights, winning all but one by knockout. Continuing to fight in 1912, McCarty beat future heavyweight contender Carl Morris by way of a sixth round knockout in only his 13th fight. Almost instantly rumor spread of McCarty'