Obituary for Tommy McCoy
Tommy McCoy, 84, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Verlin and Fern Martin McCoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Tava Arvey and Bitty Jo Nichols and a brother, Rozell McCoy. Tommy was a cattle farmer and avid gardener. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and attended Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eoline Nicholson McCoy; son, Terry McCoy and wife Susie of Franklin; niece, Kimberly Walker; sister, Ann Bowen; grandsons, James McCoy (Melanie) and Joshua McCoy (Kevin); several other nieces and nephews and his loyal companion, Major.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm Sunday, December 8 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Vic Greene, Rev. Janet Greene and James McCoy will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church (perpetual care fund), 1999 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Verlin and Fern Martin McCoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Tava Arvey and Bitty Jo Nichols and a brother, Rozell McCoy. Tommy was a cattle farmer and avid gardener. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and attended Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eoline Nicholson McCoy; son, Terry McCoy and wife Susie of Franklin; niece, Kimberly Walker; sister, Ann Bowen; grandsons, James McCoy (Melanie) and Joshua McCoy (Kevin); several other nieces and nephews and his loyal companion, Major.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm Sunday, December 8 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Vic Greene, Rev. Janet Greene and James McCoy will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church (perpetual care fund), 1999 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com