David H. Mccoy

Rosewood Heights: David H. McCoy, 78, passed away at 8:55am on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur. He was born on September 9, 1941, in Alton, the son of the late Roy and Ruth (Barnes) McCoy. He married Shirley Ward on December 11, 1993, in Granite City, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Tracy Hamby of Charleston, South Carolina, a son and daughter in law: Mark and Jill McCoy of Carol Winchester, Ohio, a step – daughter: Gwen Little of Alton, a step son: Tony Goodrich of Bunker Hill, six grandchildren, two step – grandchildren, three brothers and sisters in law: Bill and Donna McCoy of Godfrey, Donald and Beverly McCoy of Chantilly, Virginia, Joseph and Christina McCoy of Herculaneum, Missouri, two brothers and sisters in law: John and Sharon Ward of Rosewood Heights, David and Debbie Ward of Edwardsville, a sister in law: Mary Ann Ward of The Villages, Florida, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. Dave was employed at AT&T and later at SIU – E as an installer in the telecommunications department. He enjoyed reading and playing golf. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. In celebration of his life, memorial visitation will be from 2pm until time of memorial services at 4pm on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Cornerstone Church in Bethalto. Pastor Erik Scottberg will officiate. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project or the Alzheimer’s Association.