Russell Gilbert McCoy Sr., 86, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio.
He was born May 18, 1937, in Lewis County, a son of the late Bowman and Berthia Gilliam McCoy.
He was a member of Pea Ridge Community Church and loved attending services. He wrote a song on June 6, 1996, and loved singing “I Love Jesus” in church. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Russell is survived by Rose Whitfield McCoy, his second wife of 28 years; three daughters, Linda Butler of Vanceburg, Sandra Florence of Ewing, and Andrea McDermott of Flemingsburg; four sons, Jack McCoy and Robert Gorman of Wallingford, Richard Gorman Jr. of Berea, and Todd Gorman of Flemingsburg; one sister, Alice Justice of Flemingsburg; one brother, John McCoy of Boneau, South Carolina; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Many other family members and friends also survive who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 38 years, Opal Stamm McCoy; three children, Russell McCoy Jr., Connie Keaton, and Loretta McCoy; one sister, Helen McCoy; two brothers, Bowman McCoy Jr. and Floyd McCoy; and two grandchildren, Anita McCoy, and Natasha Applegate.
Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2023, at Dickerson Funeral Home, 110 West Second Street in Vanceburg, with Bro. Cecil Ison and Bro. David Shoemaker officiating. Burial will follow in Esham Cemetery.
Friends may visit after 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2023, at Dickerson Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Robert Gorman, Bobby Gorman, Rick Gorman, Todd Gorman, Treyton Cessna, Joshua Gorman, Ryan Gorman, and Eric Peterson.
Andrea McDermott will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Condolences may be sent at www.globefamilyfc.com.
