Billy (Bill) Dean McCoy

July 5, 1931 - March 11, 2020

Billy Dean McCoy (Bill) Bill McCoy died peacefully at home on March 11, 2020. Born in Alton on July 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Ruth (Barnes) and Roy McCoy. He is survived by his wife Donna (Matthews) whom he married on December 23, 1954. He is survived by a brother Don and his wife Bev of Chantilly, Virginia and brother Joe and his wife Christina, of Herculaneum, Missouri. He is preceded in death by brother, Dave, who died in 2019. Dave’s wife Shirley, of East Alton, survives. He is also survived by a brother-in-law John Carter and wife Nancy, of Overland Park, Kansas. He is also preceded in death by his oldest son Kevin. Kevin died September 17, 1975.
He is survived by son Kent and wife Sue, son William Kerry and wife Cheryl, and daughter Kay. He is also survived by grandchildren Kevin, Karch, Kelsey, and Kraig, and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Alton Eagles, and the Alton Motorboat Club. Bill loved RV’ing and camping; he especially loved family trips to Lake Norfork, Arkansas. He also loved traveling to various major league baseball stadiums and to his grandkids colleges for music and sports events. ** This service is being postponed until a later date** Per his request, his body was donated to the Washington University School Of Medicine. Donations can be made to the Church or the charity of your choice. Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com