1935
2014
Bruce Allen McCoy, 78, died on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at West Lafayette Point after a long illness.
Born was November 2, 1935 in Canal Lewisville. He was the son of the late Fred and Ethel (Bud) McCoy.
Bruce graduated from Fresno in 1953. He served from 1954-1956 at Fort Knox, Kentucky in the 66th Signal Battalion in the United States Army. He attended Barber School in Columbus and owned and operated McCoy's Barber Shop in West Lafayette. He drove school bus for Ridgewood School District and completed course work at Reppert School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Indiana in 1988 under the sponsorship of Dale Gress. He later worked for Dale Gress Real Estate as an apprentice auctioneer. He retired from American Electric Power in December 1995 with 29 years of service to the Conesville Plant.
On November 28, 1958 he married Jeannie (Jones) McCoy who died in April 2009. Surviving is one son, Thomas L (Rhonda) McCoy of North Carolina; one daughter Kay McCoy (Randy) Lane of West Lafayette; grandchildren Chad McCoy of North Carolina; Sabrina McCoy (John) Long of Maryland, Felicia (Craig) Hunter of Fresno and Paige Lane of West Lafayette; one great granddaughter Hali; sister Sally Maneely of Coshocton, Linda (Glenn) Lint of Newark, brother Steve (Kathy) McCoy of Kansas along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, a son Brent Allen and brother in law Doug Maneely preceded Bruce in death.
Serving on the West Lafayette Volunteer Fire Department, West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, West Lafayette Little League baseball coach and several committees over the years Bruce always recognized the importance of giving back to his community. Some of his memberships included Master Mason Plainfield Masonic Lodge No. 224 – where he was Raised in 1974 and served as Worshipful Master from 1983-1984, Newcomerstown B.P.O.E. Lodge 1555, Mohawk Post 2040 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ohio and Indiana Auctioneers Association.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Given-Dawson Funeral Home from 12:30-2:30 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm with a Masonic Service being held at 6:45 pm. There will also be calling hours one hour prior to the funeral. Funeral services will be held at the West Lafayette United Methodist Church on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 11:00 am with Reverend Donald Dolick officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery with the Coshocton County Honor Guard conducting military services.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to Precious Treasures Daycare a Mission of West Lafayette United Methodist Church or Hospice of Coshocton County.
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August 15, 2014
Eileen Brown
Bruce showed me how to cut Bob's hair about 1958 and I have been doing it since.
August 15, 2014
Bob Brown
Baseball..A great moment for me and Bruce. I believe it was our senior year in high school. It was the first of the seventh inning (last inning of game), with Warsaw leading by one run. There were two outs and we had runners on second and third base. I was the batter at the plate and the Warsaw coach, Dewey Todd, told the pitcher to walk me and he did. Bruce was the next batter up. He hit a ground ball or a low line drive into right field and two runs scored. We retired Warsaw in the last of the seventh inning without their scoring again, so we won! Bruce was the hero that day!!
July 31, 2014
Kay Lane
Keep the memories coming, they will all have a special place in our memory book. Thanks to everyone for sharing. It means so much to me! Kay McCoy Lane
July 30, 2014
Darlene Hall
As long as I can remember, I always loved listening to Uncle Bruce tell stories with not only a big smile on his face, but a twinkle in his eyes. My forever memory will be walking back from Roscoe Village to Grandma McCoy's house with Darla to the sound of a saxophone playing and discovered it was our Uncle Bruce. He was leaning against the guard rail playing her saxophone and I remember thinking I'm sure everybody walking to their vehicle enjoyed listening to him play too. We will miss you so much Uncle Bruce. I would give anything to hear another story, see another smile, or just get a get a hug from you. Until we meet again Uncle Bruce! We love you!
Darlene, Dustin, Cora and Avery Hall
July 30, 2014
Darcy Strohl
I was truly saddened by the loss of my Uncle Bruce. It has taken me a long time to put together the words to post on here, but after visiting with a lot of friends and family members at the calling hours, I feel like I know him even better. I agree with my cousin Colleen, he was a force when he entered a room and he was my larger-than-life uncle. It was hard to see him decline over the last 6 years, so I'm trying oh so hard to hold on the memories from before. I remember when my almost 17 year old son, Nash, needed his first haircut. There was not a second thought given, that I wanted "Uncle Bruce" to do it. The hard part was, he and Jeannie were constantly on the go, and it was hard to pin him down. Those are the types of memories i will keep close to my heart. Miss you so much! Darcy (Lint) Strohl (Linda McCoy Lint's oldest daughter, Mansfield, Ohio)
July 29, 2014
Colleen Newman
I can't think of Uncle Bruce without a smile! He was my larger-than-life uncle. When I was little, I remember him swooping me up almost to the ceiling and then down for a hug. He could always be counted on to lead an expedition to the candy store in Roscoe or to the ice cream shop. He let us sit in his car and "drive", attempt to play his saxophone, admire his train sets...his ornery smile was so much like my dad's, and I loved to see it. Much love to all my Ohio family. Remember what Grandma McCoy always said, "Go make some memories, you'll live on them one day." We have lots of loving memories of Uncle Bruce.
July 21, 2014
Ed Duling
My belated, but sincere sympathy to Sally and Linda and to all of Bruce's siblings and family. I think Bruce got the yen for barbering from visiting my grandad's shop as a kid in Canal Lewisville.
July 18, 2014
Gary Bluck
Gary Bluck recalls many years ago taking his son Tracy Bluck to get his first haircut. Tracy was less than thrilled about getting his hair cut. At the time Bruce had a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, he carried Tracy outside and put him on the seat of the bike. Tracy thought he was big stuff and was happy to get his hair cut as long as he could stay on the Harley. First time for everything!
July 16, 2014
Linda Lint
RIP Big Brother, you earned it. Hard to see you go, but the last six years were pretty hard to go through with you. We had to let you go.
July 14, 2014
Jeff & Barb Howard
Kay, Randy, Tom, sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce used to cut my hair, when I still had some. Our condolences go out to you during this time.
July 13, 2014
Kay Lane
The messages in this guest book will make a wonderful keepsake for our family. I hope others will add to the several already included. A very sincere thank you for your thoughts, prayers, calls, cards, flowers, food, memorial gifts.
Most of all your sharing of memories of our wonderful Bruce.
Kay & Family
July 12, 2014
Jack and Christy Patterson
Kay, Randy, Felicia, Craig and Paige, So sorry for your loss. Bruce was something else and Aunt Doris had such fun talking to him at the center when she was there too. He is looking down on you and be assured he adored you gals most of all. His grand daughters and his Kay were the light of his life. He told me that many time. May your memories help you get through this difficult time.
July 12, 2014
Todd Peoples
Kay, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Hope all is well during this difficult time.
July 11, 2014
Booby Dotson
Kay and family Bruce was one of my dearest friends my daughters and i really enjoyed playing music for him he is one of the main reason iam a 32 degree mason and a past master of plainfield lodge Bruce rip some day we will shake hands again Brother
July 11, 2014
Freddie Rapport
Kay & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
July 11, 2014
Our Sympathy to the family. A classmate of Sally.
Pete and Margene Hicks
July 10, 2014
Denny & Cindy McCormick
July 9, 2014
Dana Eckelberry & Dee Moyer
July 8, 2014
Nora & Elizabeth White
Kay and Family~I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
July 8, 2014
Kay and family: Your Dad was such a wonderful part of our ministry at Lafayette Point. He will be truly missed.
Young at Heart Ministries
July 8, 2014
Patrick Duffy
Kay and Tom I'm so sorry I couldn't be there with and for you. I will always remember all the good times. He was an great man. My prayers are with you.
July 8, 2014
Kim Kroh
The American Red Cross of Carroll, Harrison & Tuscarawas Counties send our deepest sympathy in the loss of a True Hero we wish to say "Thank You for his Past Service to Our Country."
July 8, 2014
faith young
Kay & family: May your many happy memories help you through this difficult time. Prayers for your family. Howard & Faith Young
July 7, 2014
Kay, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
July 7, 2014
Leonard & Peggy Klusty
Kay & family - Words cannot express the loss you have experienced. But smile as you recall the memories you have of your dad and grandfather. They are priceless.
July 7, 2014
Steve & Jere Kay Gardner
Kay & Family, Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. We will always remember him as our driver on Bus 5.
July 7, 2014
Anna Jean Stockum
McCoy Family
Bruce was a very special cousin who will be sadlyy missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Heartfelt sympathy to all the family.
July 7, 2014
Sherry Gunn
Kay - So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
July 7, 2014
Patsy Cruxton
Linda
May God be with you and your family and comfort each and everyone of you.
Patsy Cruxton
July 7, 2014
Lori Brickles Lucas
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man and so special to our (Brickles) family. I pray God has given you peace knowing your mom and dad are together with him and are perfect. You were such a blessing to your parents. Your love, devotion and caring for them was remarkable. My love and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you Kay.
July 7, 2014
Chris McCabe
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. although I did not know him well he was close with my grandparents, Jim And Evelyn McCabe. They thought much of him.
July 7, 2014
Kent & Shelley Howell
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 7, 2014
Kay Wilson
Kay,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your dad was an absolute joy to be around. Hugs and prayers to you and your family in this time of loss.
July 7, 2014
Sally and Tom (Dornan) Samblanet
We were sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Tom and I send our condolences to all of you and his brother and sister. I sure miss all of those great reunion days with all of Bruce's brothers and sisters. What a wonderful time that was. Let your wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time.
July 7, 2014
June Miller
Kay, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your many memories. June Miller
July 7, 2014
Greg and Janice Porcher
Thinking of the family during this very sad time. We are so sorry for your loss!
July 7, 2014
Tim Peoples
Kay, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a wonderful and very caring man. Please know that you and your family have my deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
July 7, 2014
Kay Lane
I had the best dad in the world~I have always been and will continue for the rest of my life to be daddy's girl.
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful support over the past several years~
July 7, 2014
Jonni Duffy
Kay I wish I had gotten the pleasure of knowing your dad before he had to go into the care center. He helped me get through a tuff time in there. He made my therapy fare less painful with his great hummer. He was a wonderful man. May he rest in pease now. No more pain or confusion. You are one of the best daughters a dad could ever have. God bless you and your family.
Jonni
July 6, 2014
Kay, So sorry to hear of you loss. He was the best bus driver I ever had. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jana & Denis
July 6, 2014
DAN BRADFORD
KAY. SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING. HE ENJOYED OUR MUSIC, AT THE WEST LAFAYETTE POINT CARE CENTER.DAN BRADFORD.
July 6, 2014
Annette & Jack Browning
Kay, Randy and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Just know that he is now looking down on all of you with pride. May God Bless you all during this very difficult time.
July 6, 2014
Lori Stockon
Kay and Family ~
Some of the most memorable moments I have of your Dad as an adult; is he was one Funny and Giving Guy. His Smile and Ornery Eyes just told a story before he even spoke....as a child I remember him taking our little girls softball team to the Dairy Hut after a game for ice cream many times; whether we won or lost, it didn't matter to him! I know he left an impression on all the people who knew and loved him! Now he is leaving his special mark in Heaven! He will be deeply missed here on earth!
Lori (Titus) Stockon
July 6, 2014
lori durr
July 6, 2014
so sorry kay and family. he was a great man and a joy to know. lori durr and family
July 6, 2014
Gary Ruse
Tom, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was quite a person and one you will never forget. It was an honor knowing and working with him at Conesville. Our prayers are with you in this time of need!
July 6, 2014
KayeLynn Hardesty/Andrews
Rocky and I are so very sorry to hear of Bruce passing. He was an amazing man. He will be missed by many here on earth, but will be received by many in heaven. He is rejoicing with the angels. Thinking of all of you.
July 6, 2014
Stanley Baker
Bruce was a friend of mine and a joy to be around. I followed Bruce as Master of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge. We practiced out Lodge inspections together and attended other lodge meetings in the district. He had so many funny stories but the one that I will always remember was about a man who brought a monkey in Bruce's barbershop. My sympathy to his family. He will be missed by many.
Stan Baker
July 6, 2014
Carl and Debbie Williams
Sorry for your loss, had great times with Bruce at AEP. Prayers for the family.
July 6, 2014
Carl Sycks
As a high school student at West Lafayette, we all went to Bruce for a haircut and a lot of good humor. If you weren't feeling good when you went in, you sure were when you left. A great guy
July 6, 2014
Ray Durben
My deepest Sympathy to all the family , Bruce was one of my favorite men, from when I was a kid throughout my working days at Conesville. He gave me many unforgetable memories...
July 6, 2014
Eric and Carolyn Johnston
To Bruce Mccoy Family: We were so sorry to hear of Bruce passing.Eric,worked at the power plant with Bruce. Deepest Sympathy. Eric and Carolyn Johnston
July 6, 2014
Pam Young
July 6, 2014
Bob Boson Retiree
To Bruce's family my sincere condolences. Bruce was one of the wonderful men I had the pleasure to spend so many years with at Conesville. So sorry for your loss.
July 6, 2014
Cindy Garber Rine
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. My your memories comfort you,prayers.
July 6, 2014
jean zingg
...so sorry to hear of bruce's death. i knew him from fresno and he was a great guy.
July 6, 2014
Bob and Shirley (Eckelberry) Simmons
Dear McCoy Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bruce passing away. He is now with the love of his life, and in the safe and loving arms of 'Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ'. May you all come to know and find comfort in knowing he is now resting in peace. May God be with you all during this time. We wish to send to you all, 'Our Deepest Condolences'. In Christian Love.
July 6, 2014
Hilma & Lori Wright & Laney Hostetler
We are so sorry for your loss. We have many great memories of Bruce and Jeanie. God Bless you all.
July 6, 2014
Charlotte Peoples
Kay and Family,
We are sending thoughts and prayers to all at this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy
Wayne and Cam Peoples
July 6, 2014
Charlotte Peoples
Kay and family, We are sending thoughts and prayers to all at this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy
Wayne and Cam Peoples
July 6, 2014
Hello. May God bless all the Family. --john [email protected]
July 6, 2014
Jeff Hardesty
July 6, 2014
Darlene Gress
Kay I am so glad your Dad is now at peace. I know it has been a long time coming. He and your Mom are together again as they should be. Keep your memories close............they are forever yours.
July 6, 2014
Neal Miller
So sorry to hear about Bruce. You have my deepest sympathy.
July 6, 2014
Rita Buchanan
July 6, 2014
Tim McNeal
Sorry for your family's loss.
July 5, 2014
Allen and Dixie McCormick
Kay, and families. Allen and I are so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a great guy and always ready with a laugh. Know that he is at peace now and that it helps for the healing to start. It is so hard to lose a loved one. Know that we are thinking of you all in your time of loss.
July 5, 2014
Howard & Marlene Johnson
Bruce was a great guy to work for and I appreciated him as a work friend. Always quick to joke but was serious about his job. One of the "good guys" for sure.
July 5, 2014
Jan Lapp
My Sympathy to you, also, Linda. Remember when he stayed and watched over us on our first day of school in first grade at Fresno.....
July 5, 2014
Jan Lapp
My Sympathy to you & your family, Kay. I know it's been a long struggle. Now they all are at peace.....
July 5, 2014
Ron Phillips
Sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I knew Bruce from Lodge. He was always ready to help the "youngsters" learn ritual. He was a great help to me with the lectures.
He helped many of us and was always ready to step in and help at the meetings. He was an asset to his Lodge and a friend to many of us. May he rest in peace.
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