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James L. 'Mac' McCoy Overland Park, KS QCWA # 8575 Chapter 35 |
James L. "Mac" McCoy, age 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 28th at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be from 11 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday at the chapel prior to the service. Private burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, KS.
James was born on August 15, 1926 in Des Moines, IA. He was a graduate of Shawnee Mission Rural High School. He joined the Navy in 1944 and served as an Electrician's mate Second Class until 1946. On returning home, he attended Kansas State University and earned a B.S. in Business Administration.
James was an avid amateur radio operator and joined the Johnson County Radio Amateurs Club in the early 50's. He also volunteered in the Civil Defense and Emergency Preparedness offices of Johnson County, KS. He enjoyed scouting and participated as an adult leader for over 20 years.
He retired from the Department of Energy after 23 years of service as an assurance inspector. James and his wife Barbara loved traveling and he enjoyed spending time with his hobby amateur radio.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara McCoy; his son, Michael McCoy and his wife, Tonya and two grandchildren. Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyhoge.com. Arr: McGilley & Hoge, 8024 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park, KS 66204.
McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park, KS 66204, 913-642-3565 www.mcgilleyhogememorialchapel.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Jan. 27, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=james-l-mccoy-mac&pid=173975524&fhid=11267#sthash.1w7785B7.dpuf