Obituary - William Sherman "Bill" McCoy

William Sherman "Bill" McCoy

William Sherman "Bill" McCoy, a

ge 81, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014. He was born at Linnville, Kansas on June 7, 1933 the son of Harold and Viola Elrod McCoy. He graduated from Mound City High School. He served his country in the United States Army. Bill worked in highway maintenance for the State of Kansas, and was a farmer and a rancher. 

He married Darlene Brown on June 18, 1973. He was a member of the American Legion Hewitt New Post #248, Masonic Lodge in Mound City, enjoyed square dancing with Darlene in the Mound City Ramblers and Iza Stompers clubs. He and Darlene were also active in bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sons, one infant daughter, and a sister, Jean Nichol. 

He is survived by two sons, Charles and Steve McCoy, a daughter, Kerry McCoy, one grand daughter and two great grandchildren, two step sons, Jim and Tom Ridge, two step daughters, Linda Nation and Shirley Snyder, twelve step grand and ten step great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Linnville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Thursday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Parkinson''s Foundation. On line condolences for the family can be left at 

www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.