Alan Ray McCoy, 67, fought an amazing fight with brain cancer and went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2011. He was the son of the late Raymond W. and Margaret Brooks McCoy.

Alan was born on April 20, 1943. After graduating from Whaleyville High School, Alan worked for Union Camp Paper Mill in Franklin, Virginia for 35 years. Following his retirement he consulted for Leripa Paper Tech.

Alan was an avid car enthusiast and built and re-built several early model Chevrolets. He was also an active member of the Suffolk Rod and Muscle Car Club and a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. With their love of the outdoors, Alan and his wife Mitzi built their dream home on Lake Speight. It is here they made many happy memories with their beloved pets: Maggie, Dakota, and Petunia.

Alan is survived by his wife, Mitzi Austin McCoy; his sons Kenneth McCoy and spouse, Nicole, and Alan McCoy and spouse, Shelly; his grandchildren Caitlin Brook and Noel Constance McCoy and Jacob, Caleb, Katie, and Conner McCoy; and a host of family and friends.

The family is very appreciative of all the shared love, support and prayers. Friends are welcomed at the home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 385 Turlington Road, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or UVA Neurosurgery Center, PO Box 800212, Charlottesville, VA 22908 in honor of Alan McCoy. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be offered to www.rwbakerfh.com.