John W.G. McCoy

John McCoy Obituary

Mr. John Wesley Gilmore McCoy, of 509 Harding St., Petersburg, Va., died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at McGuire Veterans Medical Center, Richmond, Va.

He was born on March 22, 1916, to the late Dr. Ulysses S. McCoy and Elmira F. McCoy. Gilmore was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Halsey McCoy; brothers, William F. McCoy, Ulysses S. McCoy Jr. and Allison Scott McCoy; and sister, Fannie Joe Bouey.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted son, Gilmore A. McCoy of Petersburg, Va.; sister-in-law, Vernell McCoy of East Orange, N.J.; nieces, Dianne B. Giebler of California and Terese H. Bouey; nephew, Ernest Bouey; devoted cousins and friend, Fannie Scott and Dr. Thomas Baugh, a host of other cousins, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. George W. C. Lyons Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Peoples Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at 509 Harding St., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 732-7940.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. McCoy online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com and where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Sep. 16 to Sep. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John McCoy

7 Entries

Joyce Hayes(Daughter of the late Henry T. Harris, Idea Barber Shop)

September 19, 2008

Gilmore, Your dad will always be remembered. As you share the stories and the memories of how he lived his life and how much he meant, may you find comfort and throughout this difficult time, may you also know the deep sympathy and concern that is felt for you and all your family.

Sherrie Johnson

September 18, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Helen Taylor

September 18, 2008

My mother alway loved to ride the Gilmore Cab.She could depend him on being on Time.on getting her to Prospective distination, His Cab waS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE... my thought are with you during this time of bereavement

Randolph Harrison

September 18, 2008

Gilmore, It is with deepest sympathy that I say Sorry for Your Lost. Your Dad was really a Man before his time. He was like another Father to me and I Celebrate his Life during this Home Going. I will miss him and all that he stood for. May God hold him near and dear as we did on earth.

September 16, 2008

Light My Way

I left the light on waiting for you,
to light you're way back home.
Where did you go, what did you do?
Don't you know I'm here waiting
for you with the light still on.

Time has stopped,
days have grown shorter,
the nights so very long
Our house is not a home anymore,
without you walking through the door.
The chair you used to set in
has long gone out to store.

I'm still here waiting for you
to return to me once more.
I listen for you're footsteps,
the closing of the door.

It seems I've lost you
to a better world beyond.
The doors you walk through now
are the lovely gates of heaven.
There are no days or nights,
just wonderful days of joy.
You have been guided home
by Gods shinning light.
God's Gift

When your life is cold and lonely
God sends you someone to love
Some one to take care of you.
Then all your troubles seem to fade away
like the sky growing darker, as night falls.
When God decides, he needs this gift
and takes back, what he has given you
just remember, they are going to a better place.
You can keep all the loving memories
that remain in your heart forever.
No matter how long,
you get to keep this gift from God.
It will stay with you for the rest of your life.
To be joined by God once again.

Places In Your Heart

Do you feel me here beside you
as you cry all alone?
Did you hear me whisper,
our love will still live on?

I've gone home to be with God now
but I'm watching over you, to help you
along your way, to keep you safe
from harm and when you get to heaven
I'll meet you with open arms.

You can't be with me right now,
God's not ready for you yet.
Just know that I love you and
I know that you love me.
I have a place in your heart
where no one else will ever be.

I know you won't forget me,
our love can't be replaced.
But you must make a new life,
don't hang on to the past.

If I could take your pain
I would toss it to the wind.
I want you to be happy,
I want your heart to mend.
You have places in your heart
you never knew were there.
I know my place is special,
but you have so much love to share.

I know you're grieving now,
but please don't grieve for long,
I want you to be happy,
I don't want you to be alone.

You laughed with me, you cried with me,
you made my life complete,
but you don't need to be alone now,
you need some company.
It won't be the same, so don't expect it to be.
But you can learn to love again,
You'll just love differently.

SHAROD

September 16, 2008

"ONLY ONE LIFE"

Have I done my best for Jesus?
For He gave His best for me,
I want to try and please Him,
His precious blood has set me free.

Do help me God to be faithful and true
To help me show love in all that I do,
You grants me courage when I am in need,
May I always let your Holy Spirit lead.

He keeps blessing me on my pathway
As I daily trust and walk with Him,
I have to trust His love and grace,
It's enough for me...That Jesus saves!

Jesus will never fail His children
He is our dearest and best friend,
We can depend upon His mighty power,
Trust in His love each and every hour.

If God speaks in the stillness of today
May we hear as we wait and obey,
To His sweet voice as He speaks again,
He loves us still no matter where we've been.

LESTER DODSON

September 16, 2008

~God's Way~

Lord always teach me to walk with You
That I will obey and follow Your steps,
Help me always to never stray from You,
There are many dangers, I can run into.

Help me Lord to not to take steps
Without talking to You of your way,
I want to obey Your will and word,
Following You Lord, I cannot stray.

Lord there are days I cannot see
Storms rise high and cloud my sight,
I then reach out to hold Your hand,
You send your love, it helps me stand.

I will obey for you will light my path
Even when I cannot see, You are near.
Lord I will trust in You and hide,
You are my strength and daily guide.

God each new day You grant me wisdom
So I can learn and love You more,
You are mine, my praise and my worship,

Scripture God's Word

Who shall ascend into the hill of the
Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart;
who hath not lifted up his soul unto
vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive
the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness
from the God of his salvation. Psalm 24:3-5

One thing have I desired of the Lord,
that willI seek after; that I may dwell
in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord,
and to enquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4

~Children~

Children my heart is your open house
with plenty of rooms. I just love
it when my children all gather
around my table and enjoy my
love and grace, just sharing together..
It gives us such a longing to go
home. Lord I find daily as I
enter in with you I find your arms
open to me my heart overflows
with gratitude. Sometimes we wonder
how far away is God from us?

God is just as close as our breathing.
He lives in our hearts. He will
come some beautiful day and bring us
home. We will enjoy sitting around
the table and feasting on the manna
from heaven. It will be worth it all
someday. God has such a mansion
prepared for those who love and serve
Him. I exalt you my Lord..You alone
is worthy of all my praise and worship.

Lord I ask that you will dwell on
the throne of my heart and fill each
room with your love and presence.
So daily I will stay in your loving
arms. Lord continue to clean the
table of our hearts and furnish it
with your love and beauty..So our
lives will shine daily for you..The
joy we share here is nothing compared
to the treasures waiting in heaven.