Francis K. McCoy, 90, of 173 Looker Mountain Trail, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at The Bradford Manor.
Born July 16, 1924 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Raymond W. and Nellie (King) McCoy.
On July 15, 1943 in The First United Methodist Church in Bradford he married Maxine C. (Olson) McCoy, who passed away March 18, 2008.
He was a 1942 graduate of Bradford High School.
He entered in the U.S. Navy on May 23, 1943 and served as a Machinist Mate, working on Submarines during World War II and was honorably discharged December 11, 1945.
After his military service, he returned to Bradford to work with his father in the local oil fields. He then began working as a diesel mechanic and continued to work for many heavy equipment suppliers in the area for a number of years. He purchased his own shop and ran Bradford Truck and Tractor, with his partner Darrel Rupert for many years until his retirement.
He was an active member of Sawyer Evangelical Church for many years, where he was a member of The Men with Vision Group, an usher, taught the men's Sunday School group and a member of the church council. He was also active with Christmas in April.
He is survived by a son, John (Sherry) F. McCoy, of Huntington Beach, CA; three grandchildren, Rachel Minard, Amy Gardner and Sarah McCoy; four great grandchildren, Max Beach, Courtney Gardner, Quentin Minard and Braden Gardner; a friend and companion, Virginia Durst and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter Lucinda A. Johnston who died October 25, 2008, three sisters, Harriet Yonker, Winifred Toothman and Doris Matthews and a brother, Wallace McCoy.
Friends are invited to call from 3-5 & 7-9 PM, Friday, January 9, 2014 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., East Main St. and again from 10-11 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2014 at Sawyer Evangelical Church, where funeral services will be held at 11 AM with Rev. Brad Preston, pastor, officiating. Military honors will be accorded in the sanctuary following the service. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Ceres.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to Sawyer Evangelical Church.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com