Lester E. Mccoy Obituary's Obituary
Lester McCoy, 86 of Centerville passed away Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Golden Age Care Center. Lester was born in Centerville on November 28, 1921 to Taylor and Iva (Swan) McCoy. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII. Lester was a farmer and a member of the Sharon Chapel Cemetery Association. He enjoyed hunting, reading western stories, farming and time spent with his family. Lester is survived by six children; Laretta Seeley(Ed) of Centerville, Mitchel McCoy(Patricia) of Jenks, OK, Craig McCoy(Benita) of Centerville, Debbie Carter of Centerville, Dena Courtney(Ed) of Galt, MO, Dottie Abrahamson(Brian) of Des Moines, 11 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three sisters; Bernice Craver of Exline, Ruth Benz of Centerville and Pearl Shanahan(Don) of Centerville. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Eugene Taylor McCoy and two sisters; Inez Banks and Irene Crow. Visitation will be all day Monday, January 28th with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Chapman officiating. Interment with Military Rites will be in Sharon Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Sharon Chapel Cemetery Association which can be left at or mailed to Thomas Funeral Home - 23548 Hwy 5 - Centerville, Ia 52544 Book Travel to Services To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lester E. Mccoy Obituary please visit our Sympathy Store.
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