Ray A. Coy, 81, a resident of Shippensburg Health Care Center, formerly of 301 West Creek Rd., Shippensburg, died Friday, September 10, 2010 in the Center.
Born February 26, 1929 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County; he was a son of the late Wallace N. and Ethel G. Ingram Coy.
He was the owner and operator of the former ARCO service station, worked for over 15 years at Henry’s Bakery and retired from Don Coy’s Garage all in Shippensburg.
Ray was a member of Prince Street United Brethren Church in Shippensburg.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred M. Kline Coy who died February 17, 2004, step mother, Pauline Coy, a grandson, Richie Mozingo, and a brother, Don Coy.
He is survived by his companion, Janet Porter of Shippensburg, one son, Dennis R. Coy and his wife Terrie of Carlisle, two daughters; Lola L. Cohick and her husband Daniel and Victoria J. Mozingo of Newport, one brother, Leroy W. Coy of Middletown, two sisters; Marie Bitner of Shippensburg, and Betty Evans of Newport, one step sister, Jean Clugh of Shippensburg, five grandchildren; Gary Lee, Shelly, Tim, Jeremy, and Nathan, six great grandchildren; Zach, Shenay, Joe, Laryssa, Dakota, and Taylor, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010 in the Prince Street United Brethren Church at 10:00 a.m Officiating will be The Rev. James O. Bolich. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. The viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Inc., Shippensburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Prince Street United Brethren Church 17 N. Penn St., Shippensburg, PA 17257.