James Louis McCoy

James Louis McCoy

James McCoy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2017.
James McCoy James L. McCoy, long time resident of the Central Coast, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2017, in San Luis Obispo. He was 91. Jim was born in 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana to James R. and Mary McCoy. He graduated from Northwestern University and served in the U. S. Air Force in World War II. Jim founded the Cambria Tennis Club in the summer of 1990. He was an early contributor to the restoration of the Cayucos Pier. Jim was a member of the Allied Arts in Cambria and served as president of the Cayucos Art Association. He served on the boards of the Cayucos Library, and Cayucos Historical Society. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Spurr McCoy; children, Matthew, Lise, and McCoy; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Jim McCoy

March 4, 2017

Greg and Mary Bettencourt

February 17, 2017

Elizabeth and all of Jim's family, please accept our sincerest condolences. You were the very best neighbors imaginable. In addition to your vision, participation and generosity all over Cayucos, thank you for all the trees here along D, Cypress Glenn and E.

Art Edis

February 16, 2017

Good by old buddy. You are a true Gentleman and a very best friend, Remember, get your first serve in, and you won't have to worry about double-faulting.

KELLEY

February 14, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

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March 4, 2017

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