William B. "Rick" McCoy

William B. "Rick" McCoy

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22

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William McCoy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moores Funeral Home & Crematory on Feb. 15, 2026.
William B. "Rick" McCoy age 64, passed Thursday, February 12, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22st at Linton Cemetery with Rev. David Ray officiating.

Mr. McCoy was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on October 11, 1961, to the late Willaim Daniel McCoy and Evelyn Holton McCoy. He was a graduate of John Hancock Academy and also of Athens Tech. He worked in the maintenance department at Central State Hospital, The Youth Development Center, GMC and Hodges Builder Supply. He was preceded in death by his sister Sharon McCoy Garland.

Survivors include his brother-in-law Theo Garland of Milledgeville, his nephew William Sedrick Garland (Evelyn) of Winder and a great nephew William Noel Garland of Winder.

The family would like to thank Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Home for their compassionate care and support for Rick.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Home, 760 Pollard Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30315.

Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

22

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1:00 p.m.

Linton Cemetery

Linton Rd., Linton, GA 31087

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