MR. DONALD RAY MCCOY
Jan. 15, 1959-Feb. 25, 2018
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." (II Timothy 4:7)
In profound sorrow, Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service joins with the McCoy family to announce the earthly demise of Mr. Donald Ray McCoy, 59, lovingly known by his family members and friends as "Donnie," 900 Evergreen Ave., Goldsboro, N.C.
Donnie transitioned from labor to reward Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, N.C.
Donnie was born in Moore County, N.C., Jan. 15, 1959, to the living Mrs. Sarah Douglas-McCoy and the late Mr. Wilton McCoy Sr.
He was educated in the Wayne County public school system, and graduated from Goldsboro High School in the class of 1977.
After graduating from high school, Donnie served his country by enlisting into the United States Army, and he was honorably separated from service Sept. 26, 1980.
Mr. McCoy was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Wilton McCoy Sr., and his three brothers, Wilton McCoy Jr., Timothy McCoy and Larry McCoy.
A celebration of life service will be conducted Friday, March 2, 2018, at noon in Britt Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 414 E. Washington St., LaGrange, N.C. Pastor V.J. Carmicheal will officiate.
Interment will follow in Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Road, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534.
One hour prior to the celebration of life service, a public viewing will be held Friday, March 2, 2018, from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Britt Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 414 E. Washington St., LaGrange, N.C.
Mr. McCoy leaves to cherish his loving and precious memories to his mother, Mrs. Sarah Douglas McCoy; his three sisters, Geralean McCoy of Dudley, N.C., Shirley McCoy of Goldsboro, N.C., and Ann Austin of Fayetteville, N.C.; his three brothers, Ronald McCoy of Goldsboro, N.C., Bruce McCoy of Atlanta, Ga., and Pinkney Kearns of Marston, N.C.; a special niece, Crystal McFadden of Lancaster, S.C.; two special nephews, Demitri Winn of Dudley, N.C., and Buetonian McCoy of Netcong, N.J.; a great-niece, A'marria Winn; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
At other times, the family will receive other relatives and friends at the residence, 119 Daffodil Drive, Dudley, N.C.
Friday, March 2, 2018, the family members and friends will assemble at the residence of Mrs. Sarah McCoy of 119 Daffodil Drive, Dudley, N.C., at 9:30 a.m. in preparation for the funeral procession.
Flowers may be sent to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 E. Washington St., LaGrange, N.C., beginning Thursday, March 1, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cards, lovegrams and condolences may be faxed to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 252-566-5604 or posted online at www.lagrangefuneralservice.com.
Arrangements by Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, LaGrange, N.C.
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Published in Obituaries on March 1, 2018 8:05 AM