Dalton Eugene Coy, 76, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the home of his daughter, Crystal, and son-in-law, James Davis, of Shippensburg, where he had been residing for the past several months.
Dalton was born Monday, December 14, 1942 in Cleversburg, a son of the late Errol V. Coy, Sr. and Curvey Mae Stine Coy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Hartman Coy on November 2, 2015. Dalton was one of thirteen children and was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilson L., Wilbur T. and Gerald E. Coy.
He is survived by four daughters, Penny Coy (Kerry) and Pamela Coy of Harrisburg, PA, Crystal (James) Davis of Shippensburg and Jennifer (Jason) Stumbaugh of Chambersburg; six brothers and three sisters, Errol V., Jr., (Shirley) of Rainsville, Alabama, Clark W. (Linda) of Shippensburg, Felicia Coy Stevens of Chambersburg, Nancy Coy (Eber, Sr.) Leisher of Shippensburg Charles D. (Betty) of Shippensburg, Richard L., Sr. (Arlene) of Shippensburg, Edgar J. (Joan) of Shippensburg, Linda Coy (Ray) Plasterer of Middletown, PA and Daniel L. (Kathy) of Orrstown, PA; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dalton was a graduate of the former Shippensburg High School. He had been employed at the former SKF Industries, Roadway Trucking Co., the former Tropical Treat, and the former Lam-Tech. For many years Dalton attended the Abundant Life Chapel in Chambersburg. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Shippensburg. Officiating will be Pastor J.R. Wells. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.