John McCoy

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In Memorial

John Wesley McCoy, 67, of Martinsville and formerly of Vinton, went home to be with his Lord on Sun., July 26, 2015. He passed peacefully at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
He was born Feb. 3, 1948 in Roanoke, VA to John W. Howell, Jr. and Doris A. Beckner Howell. He was preceded in death by his natural parents, and his adoptive parents Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. McCoy, Sr.
He is survived by one sister, Linda Tickle (Don) of Roanoke, two nephews, three nieces, a son Robert W. McCoy of Cupertino, CA, a daughter Catherine Pillow of Lester, AL, and a son John D. McCoy of Chesapeake, VA.
Mr. McCoy served in the U.S. Navy for 21 yrs. and worked for the US Government for 23 yrs. He was an avid fisherman, a quite knowledgeable gardener, a big Red Skins fan, enjoyed all kinds of auto racing, and loved and enjoyed nature and his surroundings. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Danville, VA.
At Mr. McCoy’s request, there will be no services.
Family Choice Funerals & Cremations of Roanoke is assisting the family.

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  1. David & Deborah Tolley on July 28, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Dear Uncle Johnnie,
    You are at home with my Nana. I hope you have the peace & are no longer in pain. Know you were loved & will be missed.
    Love,
    Deborah

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  2. Linda Tickle on July 30, 2015 at 8:16 am

    I Love You with all my heart. I will miss you forever and always. Glad to know your at peace in heaven with God.

    Love Forever Your Sister

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  3. Robert McCoy on July 30, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be nice to everyone and always smile please give my love to Mom.

    Rest In Peace Dad.

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  4. Amanda McCoy on July 31, 2015 at 10:30 am

    You will always be the best uncle there ever could have been. Memories and regrets will last a lifetime, but your light will shine on forever in my heart until the end of time.

    See You Later Amanda McCoy

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  5. Crystal Holdren on July 31, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Rest in peace Uncle Johnny. Desirea and I Love you Always. You will never be forgotten.

    Love Crystal And Desirea

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