Canton - Frederick A. "Alan" McCoy, 72, of Canton, passed away, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on October 27, 1949, in Peoria, to Frederick D. and Elizabeth G. "Bette" (Howard) McCoy. They preceded him in death along with one sister Julia Shissler.Alan is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Boynton) McCoy, whom he married on December 15, 1979, in Canton.
Also surviving are three sons, Frederick L. McCoy of Arizona, Ryan J. McCoy of Pekin and Tyler J McCoy of Pekin, three sisters, Valerie (Randy) Blodgett of Yates City, Jill (James) Fries of Texas and Jody (Todd) Werneburg of Hanna City, and three grandchildren, Tyler Nadler, Teigan McCoy and Corbin McCoy.
Alan graduated from Elmwood High School. He then joined the United States Marine Corps who he served with in the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a heavy machine operator in the Elmwood area and in Colorado.
He enjoyed hunting, and fishing. Alan was a master gardener and enjoyed spending his free time tending to it. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at the Canton VFW from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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