James L. Coy, 95, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.
He was born May 5, 1921, the son of Roy and Ola (Stump) Coy in Cromwell. On Sept. 2, 1945 he married his late wife Julia Jane Kline. She passed away on Oct. 8, 1989.
James served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1939-1943. He worked for himself as a talented carpenter for many years. He appreciated all the things that the outdoors could do for him. The countless hours put in to traveling, fishing, ice fishing, and gardening really kept a smile on his face. No weed would be safe with James Coy around. His family and friends will remember his large iris flower bed, hearty smile during his birthday and other holidays, and the pride he carried from his Native American Roots to being from the Greatest Generation.
He is survived by his lovely wife of 25 years, Shirley Coy of Topeka; children: Patricia A. Lintz of Mottville, Mich.; D. Joyce (Richard) Brown of Ligonier; Michael J. (Donna) Coy of Syracuse; grandchildren: Robert Taylor, Gabriel Renner, M. Shawn Coy, Mandy (David) Maxwell, and Rianna (Jay) Vanover; great grandchildren: Cody Sithavong, Gage Taylor, Kendal Coy, Elizabeth Renner, Benjamin Renner, Easton Rollins, Cali Vanover, Stella Maxwell, and Presley Maxwell, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Julia (Kline) Coy; two brothers, John Coy, Max Coy, and one sister Leon Calbeck; and son-in-law, Jerry Lintz.
A funeral service will be held at Yeager Funeral Home; 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767 at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Pastor CureyAnne Hostetler will officiate. Burial will take place at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. Family and Friends may gather from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the LaGrange Hospice; 109 E Central Ave # 2, Lagrange, IN 46761.
Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.