McCoy, Patrick 1984-2008

MCCOY, SMITH, PARKER, JONES

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 11/6/2009 at 15:28:01

Patrick David McCoy was born on May 19, 1984 in Knoxville, Iowa. He was the second child born to Nancy Lee Smith and Danny Craig McCoy. Pat grew up in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School in 2001.

Pat enjoyed spending his spare time fishing, playing video games and listening to hard rock. His favorite band was Slip Knot. Pat had several good friends that he liked to “hang out” with. Family was a major priority to Pat. He loved them and spending time with them. Pat was especially close to his grandfather Fred,with whom he lived.

Pat was employed by Allen Blasting and Coating Company; working at Cargill in Eddyville. He also worked at the Round Window Liquor Store and Taso’s.

Pat passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the age of 24 years, 5 months and 19 days.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Nancy; grandmother, Marlene Parker; and grandfathers, Howard Smith and Raymond Jones.

Those left to mourn his passing are his father, Danny McCoy of Harvey; one sister and her husband, Sherry and Danny Day of Pella; one grandmother, Verda Jones of Knoxville; one grandfather, Fred Parker of Knoxville as well as many aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor David Vander Pool officiating. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery. Casket bearers were Blaze Landers, Casey Frye, Eric, Jason and Mike McCoy and Zach Jones. Musical selections were “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “Safe in the Arms of Jesus”. Libby Miller was the vocalist and Darlene Mooberry was the organist.

Williams Funeral Home Sept. 10, 2008