Hurley L. McCoy

Hurley L. McCoy Marshall Hurley L. McCoy, 68, of Marshall, died on Monday January, 3, 2011, at Marshall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. Mr. McCoy was born on September 22, 1942, in Marshall, to Hurley and Evelyn (Henry) McCoy. He graduated high school while in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961. Mr. McCoy served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1960-1964. On July 23, 1960, he married Nancy Gwillam in Marshall. She survives. Mr. McCoy was an electrician with the Kellogg Company for 25 years. He retired in 2005. Prior to Kellogg's, he worked for the Eaton Company in Battle Creek for 12 years. Mr. McCoy was a member of the Cheerful Campers Camping Club. He enjoyed camping, gardening, and scuba diving. He also, enjoyed studying natural medicines and herbs. Mr. McCoy loved spending time with his family especially having ice cream with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Marshall; daughter, Karen Loyer of Hickory Corners; son, Michael (Tammie) McCoy of Leonidas; three grandchildren, James (Jenny) Loyer, Amanda (Tyler) Ward, Samantha Slater; and three great-grandchildren, Emily Loyer, Elizabeth Loyer, and Kyle Ward. He is also survived by a brother, Sterling McCoy of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and sister, Elaine LaBarr of Marshall. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Mark McCoy; and son-in-law, Barton Loyer. Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, from 2-8 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home with Reverend Andrew Tengwell officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan or to the Wilder Creek Conservation Club. Assistance with memorials is available at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guest book at www.kempffuneralhome.com