Bobby Alton McCoy, 76 passed away Monday, March 19th at his residence. The Bulloch County native resided in Bellville for the past 55 years. He was member of the Class of 1959 of Southeast Bulloch High School. He was an automotive mechanic who owned and operated McCoy Auto Parts & Garage in Bellville. He currently served as a councilmember of the City of Bellville. Bobby was an avid fan of the Ford Motor Company and NASCAR. He enjoyed the outdoors, restoring mowers, tractors, vintage trucks, and woodworking. He was a member of the Bellville United Methodist Church and attended the Claxton First United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his parents Alton & Mary McCoy and brothers, Billy and Donnie McCoy.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janara Blalock McCoy, sons and daughter in law, Darin and Anita McCoy and Jody (Lesi) McCoy all of Bellville. Two brothers, Ricky & Terry McCoy of Pembroke, three sisters, Patty Lanier and Annette Bacon of Pembroke and Ruth Bacon of Blackshear. 3 grandchildren, Lyndi , Olivia Grace and Wyatt McCoy. Step grandchildren Evan Waters & Jennifer S. Sapp, and step great granddaughter, Molly Bradley.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 21st at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Claxton with Funeral Services to follow at 3:00p.m. Burial will be in Canoochee Church Cemetery in Evans County.
Remembrances: Claxton First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 546, Claxton, GA 30417, Bellville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 159 Bellville, GA 30414, Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy, 302 West Railroad Avenue, Claxton, GA 30417 or Bethany Hospice, 107 S. Duval Street, Claxton, GA 30417.