Contributions to the tribute of Alfred Joe McCoy

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Christie posted a condolence

Thursday, November 21, 2019

I am a parent of a student at Helen Wilcox Elementary. I never had the pleasure of meeting this kind hearted soul unfortunately but my 8 year old daughter told me all about him .He would read to the children in the Library story after story faithfully. The kid's all loved him my daughter expressed day after day.We pray his family will find comfort in this difficult time. We offer all condolences prayers and wanted his family to know he will never be forgotten.

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Lisa Beebe lit a candle

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

I had the pleasure of seeing Al (Mr. McCoy) at Walgreens and Rite Aid very recently. Still the same friendly man he was when I graduated from Palermo School in 1971. He was the head of our 8th Grade San Francisco trip. One thing that I will always remember, is the Opera we went to, Knickerbacker Holidays, starring Burt Lancaster. He got a small group, which I was honored to be part of, to go back stage to meet Burt Lancaster, see how he walked with a stump leg for his character in the opera, and get his autograph. It was something I will always remember. Thank you to Al (Mr. McCoy) he will be missed. My heart goes out to the family. Sincerely, Lisa Beebe Proud Graduate of Palermo School

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Melisa Callison lit a candle

Saturday, November 16, 2019

My family lived next door to Edna and Jim Ammo. In around 1973-74 Al brought our family a 7ft spruce Christmas tree. We couldn't afford a tree. I sang in the choir at the Church of the Nazarene with Al and Laverne. Al loved to sing. He always had a smile on his face. I remember him in my Grandma's tree like close to 80 years old climbing that tree and trimming it. He was just amazing I have so many fond memories of Al and the people from Oro Naz Linn and Bob Sweeney Linore and Melisa Callison

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Carolyn Dyer posted a condolence

Friday, November 15, 2019

It was recently I was telling my 7 year old grandson about my principal when I was in 7/8 grades. I told him every morning Mr. McCoy would walk the halls and greet every student with a smile and say, "top of the morning to ya!" I looked forward to that. He was a fine principal, a man of character and integrity. To his family: May God comfort you during this time and sustain you with fond memories.

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Eddie Travis planted a tree in memory of Alfred McCoy

Thursday, November 14, 2019

God has called the greatest man I ever knew. I remember his smiles and kindness. God bless his family.

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Carolyn Dawson posted a condolence

Thursday, November 14, 2019

I will always remember Al, as one of the most kind and friendly people I have known. As a beginning teacher at Palermo, Al was welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful and I greatly appreciated that! His legacy of sharing his talents with us all and inspiring his family to follow in his footsteps, has made the Palermo schools much better places for learning and for making sure that each student is more than just another number. I send my love and prayers to all of my McCoy friends and your families. Know that I will always remember Al"s warm smile and his wonderful laugh! Love, Carolyn Dawson

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Ed Olive posted a condolence

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Big Al is a man I will always admire for his love of God, his gentle way, his caring attitude, his love for others, his generosity, and the list will never end.I worked for him for about eight years and he never had a negative thing to say.We prayed together, had a bible study together and Al was like a father to me.You will probably never find another man with the qualities that Al shared and taught others.He was an honest gentleman and a true child of God.I learned so much from Al and became a better man because of him.I know he is with his wife Laverne and in the presence of the man he loved more than life itself, Jesus Christ his friend and Savior.I will always be proud to call BIG Al McCoy a true friend.Rest in piece, love you, Ed Olive

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Jan West posted a condolence

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Al was a very special man and will be missed by all. We taught together and sang together for many years. Those were very memorable years. I will always remember him with great fondness. Jan West

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The family of Alfred Joe McCoy uploaded a photo

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Alfred Joe McCoy

1927 - 2019

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