Search by Name

Search by Name

Williams McCoy Obituary

William Seymour (Buddy) McCoy, of McCoy, died Sunday, December 7, 2008. Funeral Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 2 p.m., in the Community Christian Church, McCoy. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Williams McCoy

Not sure what to say?





Alyssa Rollins

December 13, 2008

Charlton and Brandy:

My deepest sympathy at the loss of your grandfather. May God continue to bless your family. My prayers are with your family during this holiday season.

SHELA MCMAHAN ESTES

December 11, 2008

KENNETH AND VANESSA,
BUDDY WAS SUCH A KIND AND SWEET MAN, HE ALWAYS SMILED AT YOU AND HAD HIS HAND OUT TO YOU TO SHAKE WHEN YOU CAME TO THE FUNERAL HOME . HE SURELY WILL BE MISSED. HE ALWAYS MADE YOU FEEL WELCOME. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND BE WITH YOU
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

MARY SULT MCMAHAN

December 11, 2008

KENNETH AND VANESSA,
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU, GOD WILL HEAL YOUR HEARTS AND HIS FACE WILL SHINE UPON YOU DURNING YOUR TIME OF GRIEF

John McCoy

December 11, 2008

June,
I am sorry to hear of your lose, Buddy was a good man an always treated me right. I will cherish his memory. Cousin John

Bill & Betty Eaton

December 11, 2008

I started working with Buddy at Electro-Tec back in the 50's. I can say that there was not a better person. Buddy would do anything to make things trun out right in the end. To all of his family, you are in our prayers.

Jerilyn (Lyn) McCoy Trew

December 10, 2008

My Deepest Sympathy for your loss.
Time does heal!

Debbie Smith Adams

December 10, 2008

Dear June and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Buddy was loved by so many.
Debbie Smith Adams

Brenda (Barnett) Dowdy

December 10, 2008

Mrs. McCoy and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. But we know that our loss here is Heaven's gain. Mr. McCoy was so nice to my family and I when my Mom passed. He was a kind man and I feel blessed to have known him.

Sandy Killgo

December 10, 2008

Dear June, Vanessa,Kenneth and family I send my deepest sympathy and my prayers for your family.
Buddy and Kenneth helped me through the saddest time of my life there is nothing I could ever do to repay their kindness. Buddy what a wonderful person no he's not gone he's soaring with angels and watching over all those he loved. He made such a difference in life and those whose lives he touched.

Vicki Thornhill Meadows

December 10, 2008

McCoy Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Nancy McCoy Chumbley and daughter Gail Hooper

December 10, 2008

So sorry to hear about Buddy passing away. These days I take care of Mom and she wanted me to express how sorry we are and you are in our prayers.

God Bless you

Beverly Bishop Sherry Spencer

December 10, 2008

Chad, Leon and Family...We are sorry to hear of your gandfather and fathers passing! May each of you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time!

Debbie Atkins

December 10, 2008

Vanessa and Kenneth - We are so sorry to hear about your dad. I do not get the paper any more and didn't have time to look at the obits on line until this morning so we weren't able to be at the funeral home but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Debbie Atkins and David Lee Merrix

Lisa Boothe

December 9, 2008

June, Leon, Betsy and Family

Aubrey and I are thinking of you all during your time of sadness. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

OP & Sue Ramsey

December 9, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Phyllis Knowles Wilborn

December 9, 2008

June and family

In the quiet moments when the hurt is so hard to bear, may God''s love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.

Extending deep sympathy to you and your family.

Sharon Jennelle Snyder

December 9, 2008

Dear June, Lee, Leon, Vanessa and Rebecca. I am so sorry for your loss and wanted you to know that your Mother and Father took time out of there busy schedules to visit my Uncle in a nursing home and let him know that people cared about him. I thought that was so very special and wanted you all to know how much that touched me. May your sorrow soon be lifted by your loving memories.

Lucinda Willis

December 9, 2008

Dear Vanessa, Kenneth, Mrs. McCoy and family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies in the passing of your father; my heart goes out to each of you at this time. I wish I could be there to help in some way, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Love,

Sandy Lucas Bland

December 9, 2008

To the McCoy Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Buddy was so kind and helpful with the lost of my parents and brother.

David and Debbie Cruise

December 9, 2008

To all the family:

Our deepest condolences and may God Bless you all in your time of sorrow. Have comfort in knowing that God will never give us more than we can bear, and He is with you. Buddy will always be with you; his spirit and good will be part of you no matter where you go. We will always remember him for the sincere person he was. God Bless!

Frank and Gale Cook

December 9, 2008

Vanessa and Kenneth,
so sorry to hear about your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

James Richardson

December 9, 2008

To the McCoy Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of Mr. McCoy. We rejoice along with you knowing he is now safely home. He was such a kind and considerate man. We truly appreciate the professionalism he and the staff have always maintained.
Kathleen Linkous

Pascal and Margaret Slusser

December 9, 2008

Family,
May God bless everyone of you during this time. Buddy was well thought of and kind to us.

Shelia and Jeff Collins

December 9, 2008

Dear Vanessa and Kenneth,

We were sorry to learn about your dad. Please know that you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Daddy has been gone 15 years today. I suspect that you recall the day, as Dr. Wayne Stinchcomb passed away the same day, same hour. You never forget, but time does help heal. Take good care and keep all the memories.

In sincere sympathy

BARBARA & CALVIN WILLIAMS

December 9, 2008

You are in our thought and prayers

Jennifer Rudisill

December 9, 2008

What a life Buddy has had and what a glorious time he must be having now. We think the world of your family and you are all in our prayers. He will surely be missed.

Love, Jennifer, Greg, Austin and Lora Rudsill

Mr. & Mrs. W. Richard Shelton

December 9, 2008

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. McCoy. May God comfort you and your family at this time. Hold onto the special times and memories that you shared together.

Jan & Wanda Graham & Family

December 9, 2008

June & Family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything we can do let us know. God be with you.

Jan Graham & Family

Dennis and Jean Byers

December 9, 2008

June & family,
We were so hurt to hear of Buddy's death. He was such a good man, good friend and wonderful funeral director. Our past times with Buddy and the VFDA will never be forgotten. We will miss him and hearing his voice on his birthday. Our prayers are with all of you.

Rosemary Sheppard

December 9, 2008

Kenneth and Vanessa,
I am so sorry to hear of Buddy's death.I always just adored him because he was such a nice person to me.I can remember him giving me something as a kid everytime we visited at the funeral home.Please know that my prayers are with you.

Lauren Keister

December 9, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Leigh Ann Flinchum

December 9, 2008

Ms. June, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was saddened to hear of Buddy's passing, but know that he is now Home. He will surely be missed. I love each of you and pray that God's love comfort you in this difficult time.

Vicky Fisher

December 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to all of Buddy's family. It is truly our loss too. Buddy was one of the dearest people you could ever know. He is now safe in the arms of the Lord. He was there to help so many people through their grief with his kindness and his professionalism. Our prayers are with you.
Vicky and Clayton Fisher, Carol Price Sanderson and David Lowell Price

Anne-Marie Bracken

December 9, 2008

Dear Vanessa and Kenneth,

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. You know you are not alone and many people care so much about you. Please consider me in that group.

December 9, 2008

Wih our deepest sympathy,
Sherry & Blair Deremer

Curt & Sandra (Bowles) Sumner

December 9, 2008

We were so sorry to learn of your loss of Buddy. What a great man! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry & Nancy Flinchum

December 8, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Janet (Mary Jane Johnston Daughter) & Robert Stallard

December 8, 2008

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Trish Baracat

December 8, 2008

June, John & Family: Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. Such a sad loss of a darling man. He will certainly be missed by our family. Love, Bill, Trish, Tiffany and Anthony

Marjorie Akers & Family

December 8, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing and thankful that God is walking this road with each of you.
Buddy was such a special person & a great help when we were dealing with a family loss.He was a real people person.
God bless and give you peace and His strength.

Sandra Gilbert

December 8, 2008

Dear June and Family,

We share in your loss and are thinking of you. May you find comfort with family and friends.

With deepest sympathy,
Tom Gearheart, Sandra and Sharon

Tracy Price

December 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Let us know if you need anything.

Love,
Jason, Tracy, Cassidy & Parker Price

Renee White

December 8, 2008

Please accept our heart felt sympathy at the death of Buddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you June and the rest of your family.
Love, Renee, Stuart and Amelia

Greta Price

December 8, 2008

June and family,Mythoughts and prayers go out to you. Buddy was one of the best bosses I ever had. Greta

MIKE CECIL

December 8, 2008

LEE & FAMILY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO HELP IF ANYTHING.

FRIEND & co-worker

MIKE CECIL

Showing 1 - 45 of 45 results

Make a Donation
in Williams McCoy's name

Memorial Events
for Williams McCoy

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Williams's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Williams McCoy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more