Hollis "Burl" McCoy

Hollis "Burl" McCoy obituary, Merkel, TX

Hollis "Burl" McCoy

Hollis "Burl" McCoy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 19 to Mar. 21, 2024.
Merkel - Hollis Burl McCoy, 91, of Merkel passed away on March 18, 2024 in Abilene.

Burl was born in Stith, Texas to Hollis and Velma McCoy on February 22, 1933. He graduated from Merkel High School, then earned a Bachelors and Masters from Abilene Christian College. He married Georgia Jan Gibson on August 11, 1958 in Bakersfield, California. Burl invested in young people as a teacher, coach and mentor for 38 years at both the high school and university levels. He had a gift and passion for singing, which he used as a song-leader for gospel meetings across the country, as well as for his home church beginning at age 15. He, his wife and three children formed The McCoy Family Singers and were annual highlights at the Yosemite Family Encampment and the Red River Family Encampment. He and Jan were also members of a peer group that sang at over 200 weddings. Burl was a faithful member of the Merkel Church of Christ, where he served as an elder for many years.

Burl was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Velma McCoy, and his brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Mary Nell McCoy.

Burl is survived by his wife of 65 years, children, Jan McCoy, of Merkel, Brad & Debra McCoy of Abilene, Amy & Sid Walker of College Station, and Michael & Jan McCoy of Brownwood. Grandchildren and spouses include Colt & Rachel McCoy, Chance & Kristyn McCoy, Will & Candace Walker, Case & Jess McCoy, Wes Walker, Zane McCoy, Ben & Kaitlyn McCoy, Kylee & Jeremiah Branch. There are 13 great-grandchildren and two more on the way!

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Colt McCoy, Chance McCoy, Will Walker, Case McCoy, Wes Walker, Zane McCoy and Ben McCoy.

Visitation will be at 12:30 pm Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Merkel Church of Christ, with the funeral at 2 pm conducted by Paul Shero of San Angelo. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel. Services will be under the direction of Starbuck Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to the Zambia Medical Mission and World Christian Broadcasting or the organization of your choosing.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rachael Valfre and Lana Rogers for their ongoing care and support for the past several years. And special thanks to the staffs at Wesley Court and Wisteria Legacy Lane Memory Care.

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June 9, 2024

Diana Diaz-South posted to the memorial.

March 30, 2024

Mercedes posted to the memorial.

March 21, 2024

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Diana Diaz-South

June 9, 2024

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Coach McCoy. I played basketball for him in his last 2 seasons at ACU. The patience and encouragement he had for me, I didn´t know could exist in a coach. He was such a wonderful blessing in my life. He gave an unrecuited girl from Las Cruces a shot to play a sport she loved; an education from a wonderful place like ACU, and experiences and memories that I will always hold close to my heart. Eating at Towne Crier before games, fishing at his house in Merkel, and him looking down at me, placing his hand on my shoulder and talk me through the mistakes I made (on and off the court)! I now take solace in knowing he is using that wonderful voice of his to sing with God´s choir and rejoicing in His presence. Thank you Coach for all that you did for me. You will be greatly missed.

Mercedes

March 30, 2024

I Extended my deepest sympathy to you and your family, I pray that God comfort you all through this difficult time.
My deepest condolences

Donna Radford-Dalton

March 21, 2024

What a blessing to play for Coach McCoy at ACU. He would always make sure to find a Seventh-day Adventist church for me to worship at on our road trips - even in Alaska! I especially enjoyed trying to sing base with him during chapel. His annoyed look and eventual smile always made my day. Rest easy Coach. I'll see you later.

Donna Radford-Dalton

March 21, 2024

What a blessing to play for Coach McCoy at Abilene Christian University. He always made sure to find me a Seventh-day Adventist church to worship at during our road trips - even in Alaska!! I especially enjoyed trying to sing bass w/ him during chapel. His annoyed look and eventual smile always made my day. Rest easy Coach. I'll see you later.

Kathy LeFevre

March 20, 2024

Coach McCoy was an interesting teacher at ACU! I really enjoyed his first aid class. I also enjoyed helping him at the "farm" office where I worked. Years later, my son and his grandson Chance are great friends. God definitely puts the right people in our lives. I´m very thankful for the influence he had on so many!

Suzanne Fox

March 19, 2024

Blessed to play for and work with Coach McCoy! He was a wonderful mentor and friend. There are so many memories but nothing like going with Coach to the Towne Crier restaurant and splitting chicken strips and cheese soup. Love You Coach and hugs to Jan and the entire McCoy family.

Deborah Ragan League

March 19, 2024

First memory was being at church in Merkel and I got locked in bathroom. Burl rescued me. I was so scared and he was kind and patient.

Carol Tabor

March 19, 2024

Coach! A mighty warrior. A mighty man of God. I am forever indebted to you for all your kindness, godly influence and your heart of gold. So many wonderful memories. God's choir is even more glorious. I love you forever and always.

Wes Kittley

March 19, 2024

One of my Great Mentors! Always encouraging me and proud of me!
I have so many special memories of Burl on the track and at ACU.
Forever thankful for this Faithful Servant!

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