Jeffery Jeff McCoy

Jeff was born on October 31, 1979, in Norman, OK. His parents Pat and Genese McCoy felt very blessed to have been given such an amazing son, who grew up to became such a wonderful husband to his wife and role model to his own children. His older brother Tony McCoy was his confidant and co-conspirator in childhood antics, while his big sister, Kelli McCoy Nelmark, adored and spoiled him. His grandfather, Bill Benge encouraged Jeff to become experienced at fishing and together they enjoyed doing anything in the outdoors. Jeff also shared his love of the outdoors with his Granny, Allie Benge. He attended Nobel Elementary School, Irving Middle School in Norman, and was active in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended Norman High where he met the love of his life, his future wife, Megan Elizabeth McKinley. Following graduation from high school he served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) from 1998-2002. He and his comrades served during the conflicts in Kosovo and were later deployed to the Persian Gulf following the tragedies of September 11, 2001. He attended the University of Central Oklahoma, where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. He and Megan were married on March 13, 2004, at First Baptist Church of Norman, OK, the church he grew up in and was baptized. Jeff began his career as a Parole and Probation Officer for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in 2005 and that same year, on March 13, 2005, he became a father with the birth of his son, Alexander Clinton McCoy. Three years later, on April 29, 2008, his daughter Allie Elizabeth was born. Jeff was devoted to his family and dedicated to serving Cub Scout Pack 777. He enjoyed all aspects of hunting and fishing. But most of all Jeff enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Megan, and his children, Alex and Allie McCoy, of Norman, OK, his parents Pat and Genese McCoy, of Norman, OK, his brother, Tony McCoy, of Norman, OK, and his sister Kelli McCoy Nelmark and her husband Scott, of Norman, OK, his grandparents, Bill and Vivian Benge, and grandmother, Allie Benge, of Nobel, OK. Jeff was predeceased by his grandparents Patrick and Elizabeth McCoy, of Wheaton, MD.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 2:00PM, at CrossPointe Church, 2601 24th Avenue Southeast, Norman, OK. Pastor Glenn Quirk will be presiding.

The Pall Bearers are: Ray Aldridge, Nate Brown, Francis Hanish, Easton Hayes, Kris Lowe, Austin Roesler

The interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 2301 East Indian Hills Road, Norman, OK.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to all the various law enforcement agencies for their support and assistance, especially the Fraternal Order of Police, Local 147.

A memorial fund has been set up for the benefit of Officer McCoy’s children, The Jeffery McCoy Memorial/Children's Scholarship Fund, c/o BancFirst, 1201 W. Main Street, Norman, OK 73069

Funeral Services arranged by Primrose Funeral Service, 1109 North Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071