Verne Howard Coy

1947 - 2017

Verne Howard Coy obituary, 1947-2017, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1947

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

1701 Austin Highway

San Antonio, Texas

Verne Coy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 29, 2017.

Verne H. Coy, age 70, passed away December 24, 2017 in San Antonio, TX. He was born on August 5, 1947 in Clinton, MO. He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran and loving father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be dearly missed.

Mr. Coy was preceded in death by his father, Howard Rhodes; stepfather, Charlie Coy; and mother, Josephine Vermaas.

He is survived by his son, Forrest Coy & wife Donna; daughter, Melissa Corbett; sisters, LeAnn McBride, Sherron Springer, Christie Davis & husband Lee; and brother, Charles Coy. Verne also has three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; ten nieces & nephews; twelve grand-nieces & nephews; and fifteen great-nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018 with the Funeral Service at 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 1:45 p.m. at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with Marine Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

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January 10, 2018

God Bless, Rest In Peace
Marvin Mitchell and family

January 10, 2018

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D. Magee

Verne's soul will most certainly be at peace- may you all find comfort in your memories and faith.

December 30, 2017

Jainy

My sincere condolences to the family and friends may you find comfort in the ever lasting life in John 17:3.

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