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Robert McCoy Obituary
PIQUA - Robert Lee McCoy, 71, of Piqua, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at the Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. He was born on Sept. 20, 1942, in Dundee, Miss., to James Watson McCoy and Christine (Lott) McCoy White who preceded him in death.
On February 28, 2003, he married Beth Owens, who survives of the home. He is also survived by his son, Christopher John (Latasha) Smith of Piqua; grandchildren, Nicholas A. Smith McCoy, Miranda (Chris) Sheppard, Sheylynn Smith, Mackenzie Smith, Kristopher Smith, Isaiah Smith, Tayshaun Smith; and five great grandchildren.
Robert also leaves behind to cherish his memories, brothers, Watson McCoy of Troy, the Rev. William (Cindy) McCoy of Jacksonville, NC., Charles McCoy of Malden, MO., the Rev. Wesley (Jewelettia) McCoy of Troy, the Rev. Tommy (Lynn) McCoy of Fort Worth, Texas, Terry (Amy) McCoy of Troy, and Keith (Jennifer) McCoy of Fuqua Varina, NC., Samuel McCoy of Peekskill, N.Y., and James McCoy Jr. of Tunica, MS.; sisters, Velma (Marvin) Kinnel of Piqua, Kelly and Debra McCoy both of Troy, Gloria (Michael) Coyle of Noblesville, Ind., and Annie (Murphie) Frazier Sr. of Troy; and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his first wife Gloria (Minnich) McCoy, and brothers, Willie C. McCoy, Johnnie H. McCoy and James McCoy.
Robert served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Ohio Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment operator. He gave his life to the Lord in 1989 and served as Senior Elder as well as staff Pastor over Greater Grace Drug & Alcohol Ministry at Agape Ministries in Troy. He later served as staff Pastor and Drug &Alcohol Counselor at Lighthouse Ministries in Sidney, OH.
A Home Going Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at True Vine Church, 531 W. Ash St., Piqua. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy, and from 10 a.m. till time of service on Monday at True Vine Church, Piqua. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Troy with a Military Service at Graveside by the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard of Troy.
Thank you to The Hospice of Dayton for their care and compassion to Bob and family. Contributions may be given in his memory to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com.
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David Littlejohn
September 10, 2014
My deepest condolences on Bob's passing. He was a truly good man, and I always enjoyed our conversations. He helped make our community a better place, and he will be missed.
Rich and Sheryl Petty
September 5, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Bob was a wonderful man and a we couldn't have asked for a better neighbor. He always took the time to say hello. I will never forger the smile he always had for everyone. R.I.P. Bob You will be missed!
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