Larry Coy Obituary

Larry P. Coy

Jul 24, 1938 - Jul 25, 2023

North Fairfield

Larry P. Coy, 85, of North Fairfield, passed away with his loving family by his side Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023, at Fisher Titus Medical Center.

Larry was born July 24, 1938, in Willard, to Nina (Clock) Coy and Paul Coy. He was a lifelong resident of North Fairfield and graduated from North Fairfield High School in 1957. He was a member of North Fairfield Fire Department and South Central School Board. Larry proudly served his country as a member of U.S. Navy. He was a 3rd class machinist mate in the engine room of the USS Conway DD507. Larry served in Conway Reunion Association, serving as President from 2017-2019. Larry worked various jobs before farming for 25 years. His last employment was working beside his son at Janotta & Herner.

Larry was a master of many trades and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren about his passions. He raised sheep on the family farm and was involved in the 4-H projects of his children. Larry was an avid traveler and enjoyed vacations with the Knudsen crew to Vermont and Iowa, tracing family history. One of his favorite memories was visiting Freedom Rock on top of a mountain. Larry also took a trip to Washington, D.C. with a group of Huron County veterans. They visited all the veteran memorials and now he's on his final journey to meet up with his boys. Larry's hobbies included guns, hunting, motocross, scuba diving, and home improvement projects. He had a wicked sense of humor that was always accompanied by a coy smile. Larry's love for his family was only matched by the admiration they felt for him.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia (White) Coy; daughter, Sharlene Coy of North Fairfield; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Coy of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Justin (Katlin), John Paul, Donald, and Rachel (Bailey); sister, Linda White of North Fairfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and dear friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Barry Coy and Gary Coy.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Larry's funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2023, at North Fairfield United Methodist Church, 105 W. Main Street, North Fairfield, Ohio, 44855. Burial will follow at North Fairfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Cancer Services of Erie County, serving Erie, Huron, & Ottawa counties, 505 East Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.