Richard Harry McCoy

Richard Harry “Dick” McCoy, age 90, passed away at home on Thursday, January 30, 2020. His beloved wife of 65 years, Jocelyn McCoy was at home with him when he passed. Dick was born in Hammond, IN to the late Lynn and Doris (McKay) McCoy.  His sister, Carolyn Eggebrecht Gordon of Bradenton, FL, preceded him in death. He graduated from Gary, IN Edison High School and worked as a foreman in the steel mills.  He was also the manager of Crown Rentals of Crown Point, IN.  Upon moving to Lillian, AL, Dick worked at Country Motors of Lillian.  He was a former Treasurer of the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay, former head of the Spanish Cove Neighborhood Watch and volunteered at the Lillian Perdido Bay Library.  He also served on numerous committees in Spanish Cove and in Lillian.  At one time, he started a Koffee Klatch in Spanish Cove. He was a veteran of the US Army and the Marine Reserves. He was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his beloved wife Jocelyn, four children, Jim (Maria Muskus McCoy) of Noblesville, IN, Holly (Steve, deceased) Shepperd of Gainesville, MO, Michelle (Jim) Newbeck of Griffith, IN, and Nancy (Mark) Leslie of Livonia, MI. Dick had three grandchildren, Stefanie (Matt) Fliter of Perrysburg, OH, Denise Roznowski of Ft. Wayne, IN and Aaron (Tiffany Miller) McCoy of Noblesville, IN.  He had three step-grandchildren, Jim (Keely) Newbeck of Grand Rapids, MI, Samantha Newbeck of Portage, IN and Karolla Breda of Indianapolis, IN.  Numerous great-grandchildren also survive him. Dick was the life of the party and will be greatly missed by his numerous friends gathered over the course of his long and beautiful life. Graveside services will be held at Barrancas Cemetery with the Reverend Marvin Allison presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lillian Perdido Bay Library. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY 2551 S. MCKENZIE ST. FOLEY, AL 36535 251-943-2391 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com