Ronald L. McCoy, 82, of Wauchula, passed away on September 28, 2011 at his home. Ron was born in Saugas, California on May 7, 1929 and moved to Florida in 1966.
He was a Baptist and a World War II veteran serving in the U. S. Army. Ron was employed in the NASA Shuttle Program as a shuttle manager with Boeing North American in Rockwell and California. He flew aircraft most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba, and a sister, Marie Kuzman. Survivors include two sons, Kelly Ron McCoy of California and Tim Severs McCoy of Colorado; three daughters, Elizabeth Chapman of Niota, Tennessee, Alice Whitsell of Mims and Debbie Brown of Titusville; eight brothers, Billy Hancock of Georgia, Wayne, Bobby, Johnny, and Roy Hancock, all of Florida, John W. McCoy of Boise, Idaho, Calvin McCoy of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and LeRoy McCoy of Tonasket, Washington; one sister, Clara Ann Wyckoff of Wauchula; one granddaughter, Sarah Candage; and special girl, Sally Renee.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel with Rev. Roy Hancock officiating. Burial is in Bowling Green Cemetery.