Greg Laverne McCoy

Greg Laverne McCoy, 51, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 near his home in Moravia, Iowa He was born September 14, 1963 in Centerville, Iowa to Max L (Curg) and Joyce Walter McCoy. Greg graduated from Moravia High School with the class of 1981 and Indian Hills Community College in 1983. After college, Greg worked in Lawton, Oklahoma at a rock quarry. After returning home to Iowa, he worked construction until he began working for Bridgeport, then Cargill in Eddyville, Iowa for several years. In recent years, you could find Greg working on the family farms where he loved to be. He was a member of Antiquity Lodge #252 Greg married Kim Vinton in 1988. To this union, a son, Cory Reed, was born on January 10, 1989. On April 28, 1992, Greg and Kelly Cridlebaugh welcomed his second son, Miles Gregory. Greg's greatest pride was his boys and they were the light of his life. Greg lived life out loud. Anyone who met him never forgot him. He always had a story and could tell jokes on end. In high school he was known for his passion and ability on the drums. He was a member of the band, The Rusty Nail and had many fond memories and stories from that time in his life. He loved cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Yankees, radishes, cooking large amounts of meat for family gatherings, going to Hwy 5 Auctions, and teasing his nieces and nephews. Greg's light shined bright and he loved to have a good time. If you needed something figured out, a favor, or a helping hand he was your guy. He could fix anything and he never met a stranger. This world is a better place because he was here. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Max and Mary (Polly) McCoy and Loren and Ardis Walter. Those left to cherish his memory include his two sons, Cory and Miles of Moravia, Iowa; his parents, Curg and Joyce McCoy, of Moravia, Iowa; Siblings, Scott (Jodie) McCoy of Exline, Iowa; Jeri (Tyson) Pershy of Centerville, Iowa; and Monte (Terri) McCoy of Moravia, Iowa and a large extended family including nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held in conjunction with Masonic Services on Saturday, November 8 at the Methodist Church in Moravia beginning at 1 p.m. with Reverend Brad Gray officiating. Visitation with the family present will begin at 11 a.m. until time of service. Per Greg's wishes his body has been cremated and a private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Antiquity Lodge #252 and Moravia Athletics

Greg Laverne McCoy

November 5, 1963 - November 5, 2014