Bill McCoy, 91, of Gholson, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Friday, August 31, 2018 at his residence.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Burial: Moore Cemetery
Bill was born March 14, 1927 in Eagle Lake, Louisiana to William Henry McCoy, Sr. and Cora Phillips McCoy. He and his family moved to Killeen in the 1950’s where he owned and operated McCoy TV & Appliance. He later moved to Waco in the 1960’s when he purchased and operated the Yellow Cab Company until the early 1970’s. He then founded and operated the original Melody Ranch which lead to his 2002 induction into the Music Association of Central Texas for his many contributions to Central Texas Music. After selling the Melody Ranch, he ventured into Metal Building Construction and opened Loop 340 Overhead Door. As a retirement project, he built and opened McCoy’s Bargain Barn where he enjoyed many days drinking coffee and visiting with his many dear friends. Bill spent his days sitting on his back porch with Patsy, his beloved dog, while watching his grand-kids. He also enjoyed watching Little League baseball games and football games and his daily trips to Papa Bears with Katie Bug to have coffee and chips with his dear friends, Bill and Elizabeth Gregory.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, four brothers; and his son, Richard Glenn McCoy.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Becky Bearden and her husband, Ed; grandson, Billy Chalfant; granddaughter, Tina Rogers and her fiance’, Steve McKinney; great-grandchildren, Katie Rogers, Parker Rogers, Tanner Chalfant and Rebecca Chalfant; many nieces and nephews; and his furbaby and best friend, Patsy.
The family would like to thank Jim Avara and Debbie for the care and friendship over the years and a thank you to Jeremy Liles, Shamyra Coe and Alfonso Orocio for their care and comfort.
Pallbearers will be Tony Castillo, Nick Castillo, Adam Castillo, Billy Chalfant, Gary Myles and David Moon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill’s memory may be directed to Chalk Bluff Volunteer Fire Department.
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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So sorry for your loss. We all loved him so much. We are here for y’all in any way you need us.sending you all ❤️And prayers.
Uncle Bill.
I never forget your story about your boyhood visit to your grandmother s Farm in Woodbury Ga. Now you are with your parents and siblings, loved ones.You and Daddy made many contributions to Waco..you are sorely missed.. your niece Suzy McCoy
My heart goes out to all of the family.. Bill made such an impact on many lives — especially mine and my father’s.. heaven has a wonderful man.. prayers for Becky and the family today and all the hard days ahead..
Love Becky Bridges Bennett
Billy and the Mcoy family,. I’m senserlly so sorry for ur loss I never aucutully had the pleasure to meet and know Mr Mcoy , although my father Charlie Ochoa did, I felt as if I knew him for my father did alot of refrigeration work for Mr Mcoy over the years and they at one time were visited a great deal , my father would speak of Mr Mcoy often and had the highest respect for him. Again I’m so sorry for ur loss God bless you all!
I FIRST MET MR BILL WHEN HE WAS IN THE METAL BUILDING BUSINESS AND I WAS ON THE GHOLSON SCHOOL BOARD. THEN I HAD MANY MEALS WITH MY BROTHER AT THE BARGAIN BARN. ALSO I WENT TO WACO TECH WITH HIS SON IN LAW ED.
MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL.
I’m so sorry for your lost. Anything Mike & I can do please let us know. Keeping you & the rest of your family in our thoughts & prayers.
Renae & Mike Coker
Survived by Grandson,Ricky McCoy,also.Richard Glenn McCoys son. God be with all during this time.
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Covering your family with my prayers. Very sorry for your loss. Please let ke know if there is anything I can do.
Paw Paw, I know you lost my dad at an early age and didn’t get to do the things you wanted with him. Now you have the chance. I love you!
Love,
Rick
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Ron and I send our condolences to the family. Ron has many great memories of cutting up with Bill while being his letter carrier and after. Bill always had the greatest sense of humor, which drew Ron closer to him. Bill will be missed by all.
Pa pa not a day goes by that I dont think of you been 3 and half years since you passed seems like yesterday I will always cherish the last year we had together 24 /7 days a week .I was blessed to spend the last of your life with you. That time was was amazing we sat and talked like old friends , you said 2 things I know in life I need you and you need me. I will never forget how big your heart was, you are my hero and absolute legend. RIP