The Passing of Russell L. McCoy

MCCOY Russell L. McCoy, age 74, Westerville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle following surgery. Russ is a Navy Veteran, graduate of the Ohio State University, obtained his law Degree, prior Ohio State Highway Patrolman, Captain Worthington Police Reserve. He was employed by Buckeye Union Insurance Co, UAS, Continental Insurance Co. retired from CAN Insurance Co. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Hiram Lodge F&A.M.-Delaware, Aladdin Shriners of Columbus, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, Grand Council Royal and Select Masons of Ohio, Knights Templar-Marion, Ohio, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star. He served as Past President Columbus Claims Association, prior member Insurance Women of Columbus, Ohio-NAIW and was a member of the NRA. Survived by his loving, devoted wife of 25 years, Anne McCoy; daughter Debra (George) Osborne-Cardington; son, Al (Tammy) McCoy-Whitesboro, NY; daughter, Sharon (Rob) Ray-Ostrander; son, Scott (Lori) McCoy-Galena. Grandchildren, Brooke Pierce, Mitch Osborne, Meagan McCoy, Stephanie McCoy, Case McCoy, Londyn McCoy, Kaelyn McCoy, Gabe Ray; three great grandchildren, brothers, Mervin (Karen) McCoy-Zanesville, Larry (Donna) McCoy-Zanesville, Jerald McCoy-Reynoldsburg, Herald (Katrina) McCoy-Ca.; Russ was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, fishing and golf. He was very devoted to his family and loyal companion Chase.
Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, and 10-11 a.m. Thursday, at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State St., Westerville, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Rev. Jennifer Jarvis officiating. Masonic Service 7 p.m. Wednesday


