1926
Robert
2015
Robert E. Mccoy Sr
July 22, 1926 — January 25, 2015
Robert E McCoy Sr., age 88, of Marion, passed away Sunday January 25, 2015, at Marion General Hospital.
Robert was born July 22, 1926 in Gas City, Indiana, the son of Carl and Freida (Lehman) McCoy. Bob was a WWII veteran, serving his country from 1944-1946. Bob married the love of his life, Phyllis Waggy, in 1952. Bob and Phyllis spent 62 wonderful years together raising their family, building two homes together, and traveling to 46 states, including several trips to Las Vegas. Bob installed the first residential pool in Grant County in the McCoy home in 1960, and was proud to have his accomplishment featured in the Chronicle Tribune. Bob's years of dedicated hard work included delivering milk and working at Slick Glass, all while working at the Marion VA, where he retired in 1982. Bob was also a self-employed excavator and volunteered his time and equipment in the development of the Gas City Park. He had a love for animals, especially his dogs, all of which he named Lady. He enjoyed model trains, gardening, and loved spending time at his pond. Many of his friends and family will treasure the memories made sitting around the table at "McCoy's Tavernacle" playing cards and enjoying a bowl of Bob's famous Riffle Soup. He was a member of the American Legion, the Gas City Moose, and the VFW.
Survivors include two sons, Robert McCoy Jr, Marion, and Mark (Tonya) McCoy, Marion; daughters, Belinda Sage of Gas City, and Linda (James) Gordon of Alabama; two sisters, Dorothy Pattison and Janet Fox, both of Marion; grandchildren, Brooke Heisler, Amber Johnson, Megan Zwolanek, Jenna McCoy, William McCoy Jr, Wade McCoy, Brad Songer, Chad Songer, Amy Voland, Charity Sage, Sonia Lewis, Shannon Hasty, Ryan Thomas, Kalee Carroll, Amanda Blake and Adam Young; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William McCoy Sr; two brothers, George and Charles "Pug" McCoy; and two sisters, Patty Eib and Betty Dalton.
Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00, on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road Marion, Indiana.
A private funeral service will be held for family on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the funeral home with burial following in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.
Memorials contributions can be made to the Military Order of Purple Hearts, Chapter 692, c/o Larry Shaw, 1110 E. Bradford Street, Marion, Indiana 46952.
Online condolences can be made at www.ravenchoate.com
Robert was born July 22, 1926 in Gas City, Indiana, the son of Carl and Freida (Lehman) McCoy. Bob was a WWII veteran, serving his country from 1944-1946. Bob married the love of his life, Phyllis Waggy, in 1952. Bob and Phyllis spent 62 wonderful years together raising their family, building two homes together, and traveling to 46 states, including several trips to Las Vegas. Bob installed the first residential pool in Grant County in the McCoy home in 1960, and was proud to have his accomplishment featured in the Chronicle Tribune. Bob's years of dedicated hard work included delivering milk and working at Slick Glass, all while working at the Marion VA, where he retired in 1982. Bob was also a self-employed excavator and volunteered his time and equipment in the development of the Gas City Park. He had a love for animals, especially his dogs, all of which he named Lady. He enjoyed model trains, gardening, and loved spending time at his pond. Many of his friends and family will treasure the memories made sitting around the table at "McCoy's Tavernacle" playing cards and enjoying a bowl of Bob's famous Riffle Soup. He was a member of the American Legion, the Gas City Moose, and the VFW.
Survivors include two sons, Robert McCoy Jr, Marion, and Mark (Tonya) McCoy, Marion; daughters, Belinda Sage of Gas City, and Linda (James) Gordon of Alabama; two sisters, Dorothy Pattison and Janet Fox, both of Marion; grandchildren, Brooke Heisler, Amber Johnson, Megan Zwolanek, Jenna McCoy, William McCoy Jr, Wade McCoy, Brad Songer, Chad Songer, Amy Voland, Charity Sage, Sonia Lewis, Shannon Hasty, Ryan Thomas, Kalee Carroll, Amanda Blake and Adam Young; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William McCoy Sr; two brothers, George and Charles "Pug" McCoy; and two sisters, Patty Eib and Betty Dalton.
Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00, on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road Marion, Indiana.
A private funeral service will be held for family on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the funeral home with burial following in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.
Memorials contributions can be made to the Military Order of Purple Hearts, Chapter 692, c/o Larry Shaw, 1110 E. Bradford Street, Marion, Indiana 46952.
Online condolences can be made at www.ravenchoate.com
Visitation Details
Thursday, January 29th, 2015, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Raven-Choate Funeral Home
Service Details
Friday, January 30th, 2015, Raven-Choate Funeral Home
Interment Details
Marion National Cemetery
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