James L Mccoy

McCoy, James Leonard

73, of Jackson, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009 at home. He was born April 10, 1936 on Good Friday, in McCoytown, Mercer Co., PA. He was a son of Charles Mead McCoy and Alice Carly McCoy.

Leonard graduated from Mercer High School, class of 1954. He graduated from Grove City College, class of 1958 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1959 he joined the U.S. Navy and attended OCS in Rhode Island, graduating as an Ensign. He served on the USS Monrovia with the Mediterranean fleet followed by reserve duty attaining the rank of lieutenant.

Leonard established his home in Michigan, first in Dexter and Ann Arbor then Ypsilanti and finally to Jackson. He was employed as a Certified Professional Engineer and established his own consulting business.

Leonard excelled in the adventure of sports, hunting especially the pursuit of the ruffed grouse with his hunting partners and the companionship of his dogs through many years in the coverts. Cappy, Grunter, Myo, Pecas I and Pecas II served him well.

Leonard is survived by a sister, Clara E. (James) Knapp of Texas, a brother Charles M. McCoy of Pennsylvania and Patricia L. McCoy, wife of Allen C. McCoy (deceased) of Pennsylvania, as well as 11 nieces and nephews and their children. His family, his companions and Pecas II will miss his presence on the skiremish line.

There will be no funeral service. Memorial service to be announced later. Disposition will be private at the convenience of the family.

Desnoyer Funeral Home
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