Carl Mccoy

Carl L. McCoy was born in Augusta, Georgia, on September 25, 1953. He was a graduate of West Side High School in Augusta. Carl served his country in the U.S. Army in Ft. Hood, Texas, and Frankfurt, Germany, for three years. He received a B.A. degree in U.S. History from Paine College and a M.A. degree in social history from the University of Georgia. He was a retired project director from the University of Georgia, Vinson Institute of Government. Carl L. McCoy lived his life with purpose and joy. He enjoyed being active, walking, golfing and traveling. He was an excellent cook who took pleasure in dining on good healthy foods. Carl was a devoted husband and best friend to his wife of thirty-eight years Georgetta Parks McCoy. Together they had twin daughters. He was the proud grandfather of two happy grandchildren, Carys and Asher Waller. Carl was the type of father and grandfather that many wish they had. He bravely faced his illness and quickly became a favorite with his doctors and hospital staff. Not long before his final moments, his lead doctor remarked, "I always remember his smile." On June 28, 2015, Carl passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, daughter Courtney, sister Andrena and cousin by marriage Erick Thomas. He is preceded in death by his father Edward Burrough McCoy, Sr., his mother Gussie McCoy, older brother E.B. McCoy and daughter Kimberly McCoy. Carl McCoy is also survived by his mother-in-law Lois Andrews of Augusta, GA, college sweetheart Georgetta Parks McCoy, daughter Courtney McCoy Waller (Smyrna, GA), grandchildren Carys and Asher Waller (Smyrna), sister Andrena Carpenter (Augusta), brother-in-law Leon Carpenter (Augusta), sister-in-law Sadie McCoy (Augusta) and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A service celebrating the life of Carl L. McCoy will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Hill First Baptist Church with interment in the Westover Memorial Park in Augusta, GA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Athens Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the names of Carl McCoy and Kim McCoy. Gardenview Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.gardenviewfuneralchapel.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/onlineathens/obituary.aspx?n=carl-l-mccoy&pid=175206742&fhid=18719&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.VDBDz8z3.dpufServicesFuneral ServiceGardenview Funeral Chapel | Athens, GA605 Olympic Dr.Athens - 30601