Donald Jack McCoy

September 29, 1935 - December 4, 2014

Obituary

Mr. Donald Jack McCoy, 79, of Trumann, Ark., died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Mr. McCoy was born and lived his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired boilermaker, building over 100 elevated water towers. He could build or fix anything. Mr. McCoy was a member of the Trumann Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite and a member of Freer Baptist Church. He loved racing his Sprint and I.M.C.A cars. Mr. McCoy was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Dean McCoy; one brother and his parents, Oval and Lela Garrett McCoy. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharyl McCoy of the home; two sons, Donald Ray McCoy of Granbury, TX and Cliffton Gene McCoy of Trumann, Ark., 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be private. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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"So sorry, to hear about Jack. We went tohigh school together. I know he will bemissed.Diana Jones

Diana Williams Jones, Saltillo, MS

December 8, 2014

"Sorry to hear about Jack,He was one of a kind, I havefond memories of him.

Johnny Matthews, Harrisburg AR 72432

December 8, 2014

"I had the good fortune to personally know Mr McCoy. He was a good man. May God Bless his family during this difficult time. GodSpeed Jack.

Spanky Moore, North Richland Hills, Tx

December 8, 2014

"My father and I traveled to Arkansas and visited Jack and his family many times. Our condolences go out to his family and we will miss him dearly.

Tim McCoy, Grand Rapids, Michigan

December 7, 2014

"I am sure sorry to hear about Jack's passing and would like to offer condolences to his family.

clyde burns, Huntsville, TX

December 7, 2014

"Sorry to hear of Jacks passing,just want the family to know that y'all are in my prayers. He was a great man. i remember him helping my brother Charlie get started in stock car racing. He even built my roll bars for me back in the day in the 60's ! He's gonna be missed by so many friends. "Larry"

Larry Cook, Walnut Ridge,AR.

December 7, 2014

"Thinking of you

Dawanda and Tommy Carter, Jonesboro ar 72401

December 7, 2014

"Donald and CliffSo sorry to hear if the passing of your Dad, both of you anf your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Debby Cromwell Watson

Debby Cromwell Watson, Bay, AR United States

December 6, 2014

"Just now got news about Uncle Jack. I'm sorry to hear it and also sorry that what's left of my family and yours didn't remain close. Thinking of you and recollecting some fond memories.

Sherry McCoy Huffman, Jonesboro, AR

December 6, 2014

"Sheryl and Boys, We are so sorryto hear of Jacks passing, not many McCoy's on Moms side left. We will miss talking with Jack. May he rest in peace.

Billy Ray & Patsy Adams, West Memphis, Ar.

December 6, 2014

"Don and Cliff, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping your family in prayers.

Judy Fortson Howerton, Jonesboro, AR

December 6, 2014

"ive know Jack for a long time he was a good friend of mine im so sorry for your lose , its a great lose for me to , my condolences to the family. sincerely,SHEILA FORE

sheila fore, trumann ark

December 6, 2014