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Kenneth McCoy Obituary

LAMAR - Kenneth “Kent” McCoy, age 87, died Saturday morning January 3, 2009, at the Hospice House. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home, Lamar, with interment following in Lamar Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.

Mr. McCoy was born in Darlington County, son of the late Carson and Lottie Amerson McCoy. He was married to the late Judy Reynolds McCoy. He retired from DuPont in Camden. Mr. McCoy was a lifelong New York Yankee fan and avid vegetable gardener. He attended Lamar Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Julian (Linda) McCoy, Ronnie (Ilene) McCoy, David (Connie) McCoy, all of Lamar; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, J.C. “Buck” McCoy of Lamar; and one sister, Mary Louise Reynolds, also of Lamar.

In addition to his wife, Mr. McCoy was preceded in death by daughter, Sandra M. Ward.

The family will receive friends Sunday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home in Lamar.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice House, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29506; www.mcleodfoundation.org.



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Published by The State on Jan. 4, 2009.

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Ann Huneycutt

January 6, 2009

David and family, I am sorry to here about your loss. Just remember that God is with you everywhere and understands, because he knows the sorrow that you bear. I hope that your faith in Christ's promise will bring comfort and peace in your hearts.
You all, have my deepest and sincere sympathy. God Bless.

Cindy McCoy

January 5, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Pa's passing. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. I feel fortunate to have known him. He will be missed.

Sara & Lou Chaney

January 5, 2009

David, Connie, Garrett & Ben and all the family of Kent McCoy...I am deeply sorry for your loss; however, your father is with OUR Father and is healed and at peace. I pray that the wonderful memories you have will sustain you at this time of loss and comfort you as you go on.

Dwayne Brown

January 4, 2009

David,Connie I did'nt have the pleasure to meet Mr McCoy but I have heard so much about him when we talked.I can only pray that with his passing you both will be strong for each other I know without a shadow of a doupt you both loved him dearly and he will be missed.If there is anything I can do for your family dont hesitate to ask

Tina Cain

January 4, 2009

David, Ben, Little Dave, Garrett, and Connie, we are so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Mr. McCoy in so many ways as the days pass. Know we will be praying for you and that you will feel the presence and love of God as he sees you through this time of grief. Only He can. We love you all. Don and Anna Givens; Greg, Tina, Meg and Cora Cain; Lana, Stormy Doyal and family

Connie McCoy

January 4, 2009

Our lives will forever be changed with the lose of Kent, Pa ! Things around here won't be the same, I will miss the watermelons & tomatoes forever I am sure !! I promise to do my best to make you proud of me & the children. Ben will always carry you in his heart, I will make sure of that !! Rest in Peace Kent & I am glad to know you are with Judy & Sandra today & are feeling no pain or worries. Love ya with all my heart, I hope you knew that while you were with us !! ~Connie~ <3

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