Lawrence "Speedy" A. Mccoy

Lawrence A. “Speedy” McCoy, age 80 of Brown County, passed away on Saturday, November 8th at his home. Born April 22, 1934 in Brown County, he was the son of Lawrence and Ida Mabel (Fleener) McCoy. On December 9, 1977, he married Ila Murphy. Speedy was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator working 19 years for Milestone. He was a member of the Teamsters Union #716. One of his passions was antique tractors and enjoyed going to shows. Speedy had a room at home dedicated to his collection of John Deere items. His greatest joy in life was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Ila; sons, Lawrence W. McCoy of Brown County and Kenny (Rachel) Murphy of Morgan County; daughters, Yvonne (Doug Winn) Lee of Edinburgh, Angela K. Huber of Greene County and Amy Lynne (Nathan Wilson) McCoy of Brown County; sisters, Wanda (Jack) Bowden of Bloomington, Geneva Brummett of Martinsville and Ruby Clay of South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Peggy McCoy of Trafalgar; Speedy also had 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Curtis “Pete” McCoy; and sisters, Dorthea Prather and Clarice Richardson. A celebration of Life will be held at 6:00pm Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Cottonwood Christian Church at 2523 W. Cottonwood Road in Morgantown, IN 46160. Memorials can be made to the Donor’s Choice. Woodlawn Family Funeral Centre in Seymour has been entrusted with the arrangements.