A Celebration of Life

for

Mr. Edward B. McCoy, Jr.Sunrise SunsetJuly 26, 1941 July 13, 2013

Wednesday, July 17, 20131:00 P.M.

Cumming Grove Baptist Church 2289 Gardner Street

Augusta, Georgia

qReverend Norris V. Rouse, Pastor

PallbearersGlen Brinson

Gary Carpenter

Mark Carpenter

Gilbert Lewis

Jonathan Nicely

Eddie Reid

Christopher White

Landslet White

Honorary PallbearersLeon Carpenter

Greg Dixon

Frederick Harrison

Ernest Riley

qAcknowledgements

The family wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation to family, friends, ministers, church members, doctors and hospital staff, and others for your love, kindness, calls, cards, food, visits, and prayers through this most difficult and painful time. May God bless each and every one of you. We ask for your continued support during our healing process. - The McCoy Family

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ObituaryEB as he was affectionately known, was born the first child of the late Mr. Edward B. McCoy Sr. and Mrs. Gussie Reid McCoy on July 26, 1941. After a brief illness, EB went home to be with the lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Doctors Hospital.

EB was educated in the Richmond County School System.

At an early age, EB was baptized at Cumming Grove Baptist Church where he often utilized his carpentry skills and served until the decline of his health.

EB was a native of Augusta, Georgia.

EB embodied the God given talent of carpentry and considered himself a master builder. He was also the owner and operator of McCoy Building Service. EB has built several beautiful houses in the CSRA.

EB had several hobbies; sketching, reading and golfing. However, golfing was his favorite. He was a player as well as a professional caddie. EB caddied his first Masters Tournament at the age of 17 for Herman Keiser. Two of his fondest moments were winning the Masters Tournament with champion Gary Player in 1974 and 1978.

EB was a caring, mild-mannered, compassionate man that loved his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grand-father, brother, neighbor, and friend.

EB leaves to cherish his fondest memories: a loving wife, Sadie B. McCoy, Augusta, Georgia; seven dedicated children, Bridget (George) Williams, Jr., Augusta, Georgia, Terri L. McCoy, Atlanta, Georgia, Drs. Ericka (Kevin) Edmonds, College Park, Georgia, Edward B. McCoy III, Chadwick McCoy, Augusta, Georgia, Marla Choice, Evans, Georgia and Carla Choice, Augusta, Georgia; two devoted siblings, Andrena (Leon) Carpenter, Augusta, Georgia and Carl (Georgetta) McCoy, Bogart, Georgia; seven caring grandchildren, Keila McCoy, Atlanta McCoy, Farron Edmonds, Skylar Edmonds, Shaheed McCoy, Caitlin Choice and Jailin Lewis; one dear great granddaughter, Journey Moore; two committed sisters-in-law, Lillie Mae (Freddie) Herrington and Joan (Willie) Nicely; one loyal brother-in-law, Ike (Susie) Choice; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Order of ServiceReverend Joseph Williams, Presiding

Prelude

Processional

Selection ............................... Cumming Grove Mass Choir

Prayer ...................................... Reverend Joseph Williams

Scriptures Old Testament ................ Brother Forrest Robinson New Testament ................... Minister Joan Nicely

Remarks (Three minutes, Please!) As A Friend .................... Brother Forrest Robinson As A Neighbor ................. Mrs. Cassandra Brinson As A Great-nephew ................... Garreth Carpenter Selection ............................... Cumming Grove Mass Choir

Acknowledgements ....................... Ms. Nikita Herrington

Musical Tribute .............................. Mr. Lynwood Holmes

Words of Comfort ......................... Pastor Norris V. Rouse

Recessional

Interment ................................. Westover Memorial Park

qRepast

Cumming Grove Baptist ChurchFellowship Hall