Joel Patrick McCoy, aged 75, passed away on August 6, 2024
after a battle with COPD and lung cancer. He was born September 6, 1948 in Mt
Kisco, NY to Joel Edgar and Kathryn Thompson McCoy. He was the youngest of four
siblings. After Joel graduated from Lakeland High School in 1967, he enlisted
in the United States Marine Corps, and served from 1967-1969. Joel valued this
service highly and attained the rank of Private First Class and received a
Rifle Marksmanship Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal
with 1 star, and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device. Joel did one tour in Vietnam
and survived the Battle of Khe Sanh. After
his military service, Joel started as a draftsman with Peabody Engineering, and
built a successful career in Industrial product development and software sales,
which brought him all over the world. He often shared fond memories of his
travels to Taiwan and Korea. Joel settled in Cascade, Colorado after
retirement, embracing a private life enjoying the scenery of the Rockies with
his beloved Border Collie, Gracie, until relocating to Kennesaw, GA in 2023, closer
to his first son, Morgan, and granddaughters. Joel was predeceased by his
parents, Joel Edgar McCoy and Kathryn Thompson McCoy, and his sister Dorris Kay
“Deke” Anunson. He is survived by sisters, Michelle Hamilton and Toni Ann
Sampson; two sons, Morgan McCoy and Colby McCoy, two granddaughters, Charlotte McCoy
and Natalie McCoy, and former wives, Marsha McCoy, Bonnie Summers, and Kerri Holton.
Joel was known for his charm, private nature, and pride in his service to his
country. He will be deeply missed by his family. A visitation and memorial
service will be held at Georgia Funeral Care on August 19 th , 2024. Visitation
begins at 10:00 am with a service at 11:30 am. Joel will be laid to rest at the
Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.
