FRANKLIN - Tommy McCoy, 84, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Verlin and Fern Martin McCoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Tava Arvey and Bitty Jo Nichols, and a brother, Rozell McCoy.
Tommy was a cattle farmer and avid gardener. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and attended Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eoline Nicholson McCoy; son, Terry McCoy and wife Susie of Franklin; niece, Kimberly Walker; sister, Ann Bowen; grandsons, James McCoy (Melanie) and Joshua McCoy (Kevin); several other nieces and nephews; and his loyal companion, Major.
A memorial service was held Sunday, Dec. 8 in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. The Revs. Vic Greene and Janet Greene, and James McCoy, officiated.
The family received friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church (perpetual care fund), 1999 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.