Pete (Ansel) Ronald McCoy, age 72, of Aurora, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.
He was born December 27, 1948 in Virginia, the son of Winnie (nee Rasnick) and Hodge McCoy.
Pete was an avid coin collector, and was a long-standing member in the Will County Coin Club and the Elgin Coin Club. He was a history buff and, in his youth, loved to work on muscle cars and drive in street races. He had a joke and a smile for everyone he talked to and was greatly loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Catherine (nee Quigley) McCoy (whom he married on September 21, 1972), children Cheryl (Chester) Bullard, Heather (Nick) Misner, Justen (Bea) McCoy, Jason (Jennifer) McCoy, Brittany (Romel) Clark, grandchildren Stephanie Bullard, Ashley (Chris) Medlin, Anthony Bullard, Chloe McCoy, Evan Misner, Ava Misner, Elaina McCoy, Justen McCoy, Donovan McCoy, Gavin McCoy, Olivia McCoy, Jason McCoy, Jr., Romel Clark, Jr., great-grandchildren Alyssa Maroney, Cohen Medlin, Lane Medlin, Peyton Medlin, Paisley Medlin, Cora Morphis, and sister Gaye Alexander. He also leaves behind many dear nieces and nephews, sisters-in love and brothers-in-love, and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Webster McCoy, sister Charlene (Willard) McCallister, brother-in-law William Alexander and his bonus set of parents, Robert and Ann Quigley.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com