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Charles W. "Chuck" McCoy

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Charles McCoy Obituary

McCoy, Charles W. "Chuck" Charles W. McCoy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, after a full life of family, love and service. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church on North Boulevard, on Monday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m., with family members present at 9 a.m. Chuck was born in Marietta, Ohio, in 1920. He graduated from Marietta College, where he was captain of the football, basketball and tennis teams. He earned an M.B.A. from Stanford University and joined his father in the banking business at City National Bank in Columbus, Ohio, where he designed and constructed the country's first drive-in banking facility in 1948. Chuck, his wife, Ruth, and their three children came to Baton Rouge in 1959. During the next two and a half decades, he served as chairman, president and chief executive officer of Louisiana National Bank and Premier Bank. He was a tireless proponent of education reform, business ethics and higher education. He will be remembered for his willingness to serve and for his dedication, enthusiasm and pursuit of excellence. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Zimmerman McCoy; daughter, Melissa McCoy Waguespack; daughter and son-in-law, Shelley McCoy Alexander and Karl Alexander; son and daughter-in-law, Brent McCoy and Sunny Stokes McCoy; brother, John G. McCoy; grandchildren and their spouses, Lacy and George Bofinger, AnneClaire and Todd Waguespack, Melissa and Bryan Fitzgerald, Liz and Jack Pou, Summer and John Ellis, Marysunny McCoy, Sarabrent McCoy, and Cate Walker; great-grandchildren, Thomas and McCoy Bofinger, Jack Henry Waguespack, Charles McCoy Fitzgerald, and Jack Walker Pou; stepgrandchildren, Whitney Alexander, Brooke and Tory Johnson and their son, Rives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, 402 N. Fourth St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, First United Methodist Church, 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or the Academic Distinction Fund, 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 301, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

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Published by The Advocate from Jan. 19 to Jan. 29, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles McCoy

17 Entries

Rev. Bruce Nolen

February 2, 2007

Brent, Treasure those good memories of your Dad and remember that there are more memories to make and pictures to take - life goes on for you and your family. I was your classmate at Lab School/ U-High. I'll always remember the time your Dad took us up to the top of the old Louisiana National Bank building after a U-High vs Port Allen football game that was played on a very cold night and your dad bought us some hot chocolate and we looked out across the MS River - just one of those memorable moments in my life. My prayers go out for you and your family.

Connie Blanchard

January 29, 2007

Mr. McCoy did so much for so many. My prayers are with you.

Anita Parsons King

January 27, 2007

Ruth,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Everytime I met with Mr. McCoy, he inspired me. Anita Parsons King
MONY Life Insurance Company

Charles Worsham

January 26, 2007

Vickie and I and the entire La. banking community will miss Chuck. We all owe so much to him for all that he did for the banking community. Thanks for so many great years. Charlie and Vickie Worsham

Marlene Weyand

January 26, 2007

My heart goes out to all of the McCoy family. I know this is a very difficult time. I had the pleasure and honor of working for Mr. McCoy at LNB in the 80's. He was a visionary the likes of which Baton Rouge may never see again! I will always treasure working for this great man. Sincerely, Marlene Weyand

Chris Ross-DeWeese

January 26, 2007

Some of my brightest memories of my years at Premier Bank were working with Mr. McCoy and his fine son Brent. My deepest sympathy. Chris Ross-DeWeese

Paul Melton

January 23, 2007

Mr. McCoy will be greatly missed by me, my wife, and children . I don't know that I have ever met a better leader, communicator, and listener than him. Every day he shared his knowledge and training with those of us that worked with him. Our prayers are with the family.

Clare and George Nelson

January 22, 2007

The whole state has lost one of its finest citizens.

Robert Smith

January 22, 2007

I will always cherish my early years at LNB. The training I received has served me well over my career. I know that Mr. McCoy is responsible for the start that many bank presidents in this state received and I am grateful to be one of them. My prayers are with your family.

Robert M. Smith
President, Fidelity Bank

Johnny Parker

January 22, 2007

It was my great pleasure to have worked for Mr. McCoy for 32 years. He was a great man and quite a banker. I know Mrs McCoy and family will miss him.

Anthony Huysmans

January 20, 2007

Brent, you were an inspiration to me when I was a collector for Premier.. I am sure your dad will be missed.. My prayers are with you.

John Keenon

January 19, 2007

Thank you for a wonderful banking career. You made a significant impact on my life and the City of Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana. May God bless and be with you.

James and Paige Fontenot

January 19, 2007

Mr. McCoy is a great example what a person can accomplish by serving others. Baton Rouge and Louisiana is a better place because of his untiring commitment to God, Family and Community. He will be greatly missed.

January 19, 2007

Ruth- Joan and I are so very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing! He was indeed one of my favorite people and one of my mentors in my banking career. Joan and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in this sad hour.
Love,
Bob and Joan Greer

Sheriff Mike Waguespack

January 19, 2007

Not only was Mr. McCoy a Prominent Banker and Oustanding Member of the Community; He was one of the Greatest Family Men I have ever met. Thanks for taking such good care of Aunt Missy and my dear cousins Lacy and Todd; May You Rest in Peace; May God Bless You in Heaven as He did on Earth.

Greg & Dahnell Bell

January 19, 2007

We mourn the loss of such a fine individual and are thankful for the time he spent among us all. His was a full and productive life and his legacy of leadership will endure for ages.

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