Barney McCoy

Barney Marion McCoy, 87, of Motley, passed away  October 10, 2021. 

Barney was born to Charles and Esther (Davidson) McCoy on October 14, 1933, in Warroad. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956 when he was honorably discharged. He worked as a farmer, truck driver and  was a fire warden for many years. Barney married Helma (Scheid) Peet in 1995 in Leader. He enjoyed hunting, feeding the deer and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

Barney is survived by five step-children, Sue Peet of Staples, Gene (Beth) Peet of Ham Lake, Brenda (Jim) Alexander of Staples, Kim (Pat) Cunningham of Motley and Shelley (Greg) Benson of Verndale; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry McCoy and one sister, Shirley Feakes.

Barney was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charles McCoy, Douglas McCoy and Max McCoy; one infant baby sister and wife, Helma McCoy. 

Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

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