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McCOY, Doc Van, Sr.
On the Morning of Saturday, (September 15, 2012) the Angel of the Lord was sent to Hartford Hospital to call Doc Van McCoy, Sr., 70, of Hartford, home. He was born on February 25, 1942 in Raeford, NC, to the late James W. and Magdlene (Morrison) McCoy. He resided in Harford for over 50 years and was employed at Emhart Glass for over 30 years. He leaves his sons Doc McCoy Jr., Angelo McCoy, Michael McCoy and Sheridan Davis; daughter, Helene McCoy; brothers, James W. McCoy, O.C. McCoy, Freddie McCoy, John L. McCoy, Mitchel McCoy, Alonzo McCoy, Thomas M. McCoy and Weldon McCoy; sisters, Minnie L. McCoy, Catheryn Shaw, Laureen Hall and Shirlene Brown Lee; many, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews; his former wife, Olivia Dragg Ellis, and devoted lifetime friend Eleanor Davis. He was predeceased by his brother William L. McCoy, sister Virginia McCoy and granddaughter Naomi McCoy.
His funeral will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012, 11 a.m., at Phillips Metropolitan CME Church 2500 Main St, Hartford, CT, with burial to follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday morning from 10-11 a.m. Carmon Windsor Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. For online condolences and guest book, please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doc McCOY
KIRA MCCOY
September 15, 2013
I love you Uncle Doc! From your great niece Kira! WE ARE THE REAL MCCOYS
Thomas McCoy
September 15, 2013
Miss you my brother, wish you were still here with me so we can talk about those Cowboys and Tarheels, love you my brother, RIP
Doris Little-Craig
September 21, 2012
To the McCoy family,I was deeply sadden to know that Doc had passed away.My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and may you find comfort in knowing that your friends and love ones cares.With sincere sympathy may God bless you,
September 21, 2012
My condolences to the Mccoy Family.. May god be with you all through ur time of breavement
Sigrid McNeill-Brown
September 20, 2012
To The Children Of Doc, Sr:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Keep all the good memories of your father close to your heart.
Sigrid McNeill-Brown and Family
September 20, 2012
To the McCoy family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you . with love, Anthony and Carla McNeill-Jefferson.
Waynette Mack
September 20, 2012
To the McCoy Family and my cousins- Doc, Angelo, Michael, Helene. I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your father- May God Bless and keep you during your time of sorrow- God does not put more on us than we can bare- Weeping endures for the night but Joy cometh in the morning- Hold on to God's unchanging hands he will see you through
mary pugh
September 20, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jonnie & Beverly McNeill
September 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
RENEE MATTHEWS ALPHA TEMPLE #83
September 19, 2012
TO THE MCCOY FAMILY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU GUYS MAY GOD BLESS YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW
Joe & Kathy Dragg
September 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lois Petrolito
September 19, 2012
Ellie
Both Lou and I send our heartfelt love, prayers and sympathy to you in your time of loss.
Anthony and Dana Perry
September 19, 2012
One of the nicest people you could ever cross paths with. Always pleasant, I'm truly going to miss him. You all have my deepest sympathies.
September 19, 2012
May God's Peace comfort the McCoy family. I am so happy that I had the pleasure of being in the company of such a joyful man of God. Hold on to God promises for they are true indeed. With love and prayers,
Sister Angela M. Baisden & family
Jimmie & Evelyn Kidd
September 19, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy.
Michael & Bettie Silvia
September 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
September 19, 2012
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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