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Bennie McCoy Obituary
Bennie Joe McCoy passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday September 10, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Bennie Joe McCoy was born January 16, 1942 to the late Timothy and Christine (Lewis) McCoy in Fordyce, Arkansas.
The family moved to Muncie, Indiana where Bennie attended schools. He graduated from Muncie Central High school where he met and married Glendola L. (Book) McCoy. Bennie worked many different jobs and retired from Borg Warner. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, building bird and dog houses, traveling, delivering flowers with Ike, sitting around the fire pit with family and friends.
He and his wife had six children; Bennita, Bennie, Robert (Brenda) Muncie, and Christopher J. (Miami Florida). He was preceded in death by his wife Glendola L., and his two children Richard M., and Raina J., two brothers James and John. He has three sisters, Georgia (Lessie, deceased) Harris, Muncie, Lennie (Iric) Headley, Kentucky, Annette (Eric) Whitby and one brother Timothy McCoy Jr. of Michigan; 11 Grandchildren Jayna, Jarren, Jasmine, Jayla (Artur) Lukin, Bennie, Jodi, Janaia, Kaila, Ricky, Rikki and Javon; 14 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at True Vine Holiness Tabernacle, 1205 E. Willard Street, Muncie, on Friday, September 18, 2020, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Masks are required. Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com
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Beatrice white
September 10, 2022
Rest in peace. You are never forgotten.
Beatrice white
September 11, 2021
Bennie you are always thought of. Never forgotten. Rest in Heaven.
Beatrice and Family
September 17, 2020
Prayers go out to the family.
Rest in Heaven Bennie. You will be missed.
Brenda McCoy
September 17, 2020
He is truly going to be missed, my father in law was a gentle, family oriented man, with a warm personality!!..we love you paw paw!..We will miss you
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Eva Norvell
September 17, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Hubert Garrett Jr.
September 17, 2020
To The McCoy Family:
The Garrett/Baker Family are praying God will grant you love and peace during this journey. He was a quiet and pleasant man. Love and blessings to all .
Rosa Elmore Ferguson
September 17, 2020
May your hearts be filled with memories of the great times you had as you celebrate a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Angela Branson
September 16, 2020
I was saddened to heard of Mr. McCoys passing. He was a kind soul & a hard worker. Our love & condolences to the family.
Lynette Smith
September 16, 2020
Praying for the family
Stephania Twilley
September 16, 2020
Sending condolences to the McCoy family. May God bless and strengthen you all.
Amanda Sparks
September 16, 2020
Very sorry for your families loss. Bennie was the sweetest person. It was an honor to meet him.
Linda and Eliza Branson and Renee Hayden
September 16, 2020
Our family has you all in our prayers; may God give you peace and comfort during these difficult times.
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