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Jack McCoy Obituary
MACKINAW - Jack L. McCoy, 58, of Mackinaw died Tuesday, July 17, 2007.
Jack was born June 25, 1949, in Tokyo, Japan. He was the son of William and Chiyoko Sakai McCoy Jr. He married Diana Thaller on Jan. 31, 1970, in Delavan. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Heather (Tim) Parks of Washington; one son, Ryan (Roschelle) McCoy of Washington; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Barbara (Randy) Fisher of Delavan and Christina (Kent) Lindsey of Delavan.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents.
Jack had worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co. 10 years. He then was a Tazewell County Deputy Sheriff. He later worked for Mitsubishi in Normal for 10 years. For the last year Jack was a team leader at Lowe's. For over 20 years Jack had been a professional photographer.
He was a member of the NRA, an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family dearly.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2007, at the Harvest Baptist Temple in Mackinaw. The Rev. Maury Gibson will officiate. The family will greet friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Harvest Baptist Temple.
Haensel Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack McCoy
Candace Frye
July 22, 2007
Diane and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jack. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope memories can help ease your pain at this time. With Great Sympathy- Candace (Craemer) Frye
Stephen Frevert
July 21, 2007
My sincere sympathy to the McCoy family for the loss of your husband and father. I first met Jack in Junior High. I always felt he was a good person. I only had occasional contact with him after school, but he was always someone I enjoyed running into. May God be with you all in this time of loss.
Ken and Carol Rocke
July 20, 2007
Sending our deepest sympathy to Diane and the McCoy Family. Jack was our best man at our wedding and a very good friend. After moving to Florida we lost contact, but thought of him and his family often. The memories will never be forgotten.
Stephanie Mcfarlane
July 19, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need.
Rob and Stephanie McFarlane
dawn thaller
July 19, 2007
Heather,Tim,Di, and, Ryan. Im so sorry to here about your dad. He was a great man and we had many good times together. He will be missed by all. I love all of you. Dawn Thaller please call me sometime 712-4644
Peggy Zaayenga
July 19, 2007
Diane, I am so sorry,my condolences to your whole family. Our thoughts any prayers are with you. Peggy (Rowell) Zaayenga
John Koch
July 19, 2007
My sincerest condolences to the McCoy family.
I knew Jack when we both worked at Caterpillar's Tech Center. Jack was always a pleasure to talk to and be around. He always lifted me up with his smile and good nature.
I talked briefly with Jack last week at Lowe's (He was busy at the time).
I am saddened by his loss and will miss him. He was a good man.
Jeri Ann Terry
July 19, 2007
McCoy Family,
I am kelly's sister-in-law. i want to express my condolances to you at your time of loss. Just know that jack is in a better place.
Kim Webb
July 19, 2007
Ryan, Roschelle and the entire McCoy Family. We are so sorry for your sudden loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. I'm attaching one of my favorite poems and hope it brings you comfort. Love,Kimber and Chris
If tears could build a stairway
And memories a lane
I'd walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.
No Farewell words were spoken
No time to say good-bye
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today
A hallowed place within my heart
Is where you'll always stay.
~Author Unknown~
Connie Elliott
July 19, 2007
Bruce and I were so sorry to hear about Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
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