Allen County Kansas
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McCOY
James A. McCOY -- The Iola Register -- September 13, 1930
James
A.McCOY, a well known farmer of this vicinity, passed away at St. John's
hospital, Iola, Tuesday where he has been for the past three months. He has
lived here the greater part of his life and was well known by virtually all of
our citizens. His marked congenial manner and kind friendly attitude won and
retained him hundreds of friends. He chose farming for his life profession and
loved to be in the fields and about the premises of his farm.
James
A., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.K. McCOY, was born in Illinois May 11 1867, and died
at St.John's hospital, Iola, Kans., September 9 1930 age 63 years, 3 months,
and 28 days.
When
a small child he came to Anderson county with his parents and has lived in this
vicinity ever since.
He
was united in marriage to Miss Devia WILLIS February 21, 1892. To this union
were born six children, a son who died in infancy, Mrs. Charles HOSLEY, who
died in Oakland, Calif., November 12, 1926, and Bessie, Ruth, Charles and
Gracie McCOY.
He
was converted at the age of eighteen but had not affiliated with any particular
church. He assured his loved ones he was ready to go. Of his abiding faith and
Christian character it can well be said, "By their works ye shall know
them."
He
has been in ill health the past ten years, but bore his suffering bravely and
uncomplainingly. Eight operations were performed and everything that medical
aid could suggest and loving hands could do, has been done, but God called him
and his sufferings are over.
He
was a kind and loving husband and father, and a good neighbor. He leaves to
mourn for him his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Bessie HANNAN, of Oral, South
Dakota, Mrs. Ruth RIGGS and Mrs. Logan FRAME of Bayard; ten grandchildren, four
sisters, Mrs. Mollie FETTERS of Kincaid, Mrs. Winnie WYATT of Garnett, Mrs. Eva
SMITH of Kansas City, and Mrs. Adda LOCKNER of Kincaid; six brothers, Zimmeri
of Carlyle, John K., of Topeka, Clark, of Topeka; Cliff, of Pittsburg, and
Loren and Lee, of Kincaid. His brother Ira, proceeded him in death.
The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.C. LAND at Fairview, and he was laid
to rest in our beautiful cemetery. A large crowd attended the funeral and the
grief stricken relatives have the sincere sympathy of all.
SUBMITTED BY: Nancy J.Willis, 903 N.Kentucky, Iola,Kans. 66749 -- email:
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