McCoy, James Baxter – 1987-2009

JONTZ, MCCOY, MODRAK

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 4/28/2009 at 19:54:27

Funeral services for PFC James Baxter McCoy were held today, April 27, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church in Newton. Arrangements are entrusted to the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.
James Baxter McCoy, 21, the son of Bryan Lloyd McCoy and Jody L. (Jontz) McCoy, was born Dec. 26, 1987, in Iowa City. He was a former resident of Cedar Rapids and graduated from Haynesville, La., Senior High School, class of 2007 and attended Southern Arkansas University Tech and Southern Arkansas University.
James was enlisted in the U.S. Army. He received his basic training at Ft. Knox, Ky., and was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas, with the 1st Cavalry Division. He was home on leave, having served in Iraq.
James loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed rock climbing and playing frisbee golf. James was a devoted son and loved his family and friends.
James died on Tuesday afternoon, April 21, at his home in Minnesota. He was 21 years old.
James was preceded in death by his uncle, Jerry Jontz.
Those left to honor James’ memory include his mother, Jody L. Jontz McCoy of Minnetonka, Minn.; his father and stepmother, Bryan L. and Lynne McCoy of Haynesville, La.; his half sister, Alyson McCoy; his step brothers, Matt Modrak and Derek Modrak; his maternal grandparents, Warren L. and Macy J. Jontz of Newton; his paternal grandparents, Jon and Beverly McCoy of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; and his many great friends.
Source: Newton Daily News; Monday, April 27, 2009