James “Jim” M. McCoy age 77, of Canton, MO died on Friday, March 1, 2019 in his home. Jim was born on September 27, 1941 in Clark County, MO a son of Morgan and Elsie (Mills) McCoy. He married Betty Gallaher in March of 1973 and she preceded him in death on July 4, 2017.
Prior to retiring, Jim had worked at Titan Wheel as a Set-Up Man on the Rim Line. He was a graduate of Clark County High School.
His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing. He very much loved his dogs, especially Buster, his lab.
SIX CHILDREN: Donald (Doug) Crenshaw, Lori (Tommy) Crenshaw, James (Deborah) Crenshaw, Darin (Rhonda) Crenshaw, Ryan (Gemper) McCoy, and Rachel McCoy.
GRANDCHILDREN: Amber Gallaher, Brittany (Josh) McCaskey; Joshua Crenshaw; Jordyn Crenshaw; Jensen Crenshaw; Noah Crenshaw; Joseph Wilson, Allena Wilson; Mariah Crenshaw; and Princess McCoy.
ONE GREAT-GRANDCHILD: Aiden, and two on the way.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two sons, Mike Gallaher and Scott Crenshaw.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 noon until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Fishing for Freedom. www.dukerandhaugh.com