Arnold McCoy (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Arnold Webster McCoy was born June 13, 1930 to Frank McCoy and Carol McCoy in Walpole, New Hampshire. He passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Lebanon South Nursing and Rehab. At the time of his passing, Arnold was ninety-three years, eight months and fourteen days of age.
He was raised in Vermont and completed his schooling there. At the age of sixteen, he joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. He was assigned to the San Pueblo Spy Ship and was decorated by the Admiral for his extraordinary service. He proudly served in the Navy for six years.
On January 19, 1952, he was united in marriage to his true love, Joan Carol Riendeau. They were married for over sixty-seven years before she passed away September 29, 2019.
Arnold is survived by his daughter, Rose Harris of Hartville, Missouri; three sons, James McCoy and his wife Theresa of Lebanon, Missouri, Ricky McCoy and his wife Jill of Hartville, Missouri, and Timothy McCoy and his wife Dorothy of Claremont, New Hampshire; one sister, June Kerr of Keene, New Hampshire; three half-brothers, Richard Lescord of Bellows Falls, Vermont, Buddy Lescord of Hartville, Missouri and Fred Lescord, Jr. of Westminster, Vermont; twenty-two grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild with one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; and his brother, Walter McCoy.
Arnold and Joan lived in Vermont before moving to Missouri in 1987 where they resided for thirty years. They owned and operated a farm in Hartville and Arnold truly loved being outdoors on the farm. He was especially fond of his dog, Rascal. Six years ago, the couple made their home in Lebanon, Missouri.
He loved hunting and fishing and the Missouri Ozarks was the perfect place to enjoy his hobby. He also was a ham radio operator and made many friends through that endeavor.
Arnold was a follower of Christ and was a member of Tabernacle of the Living God Church in Lebanon. He loved to cook dinners at home on Tuesday nights, and invited everyone over from the church to enjoy the meal and fellowship with one another.
Most of all, Arnold was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his family so much, especially his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.
Arnold will be remembered for his faithful service to his country, his faith in God, and his love for his family. While he has gone on to his eternal home, his family will hold tight to the wonderful and special memories they made with him.
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