Robert H McCoy

Robert H. McCoy, M.D., 81, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1929 in Washington Twp., Pickaway Co., the son of the late Robert G. and Grace L. (Hampshire) McCoy. He graduated from Circleville High School in 1947 and from Capital University in 1951. Bob served in the Navy from 1952 -1954 and enrolled in The Ohio State University College of Medicine where he graduated in 1958. He was a member of the Elks; the Ohio State Medical Association; and was awarded a lifetime membership by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Bob enjoyed fishing and boating in the Great Lakes and Canada, small game hunting; and racing harness horses. He had a passion for old cars and had won several trophies with his 1966 Mustang convertible. Bob served as a physician in the Circleville community for over 50 years and just retired in December 2010. He was a greatly admired man and will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Glenn McCoy; and sister-in-law, Carolyn McCoy. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Virginia “Ginnie” Thacker McCoy; his daughter, Susan (Chad) Turner of Georgia and their children, Alex and Nick; sons, Mike (Beth) McCoy of Canal Winchester and children, Lauren and Hannah; Dane (Pam) Smith of Circleville and children, Matt, Meghan and Dana; Derek (Tina) Smith of Washington C.H. and daughter, Alyssa; nieces, Lois, Lynn and Lisa; his canine companion, Bruiser; and many, many friends. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Community United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pickaway St., Circleville, with Pastor Barry Burns officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery with military honors provided by AMVETS Post 2256 Honor Guard.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, 151 E. Main St., Circleville, where an Elks service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Methodist Church, Berger Health Foundation, 1280 N. Court St., Circleville, 43113 or Berger Hospice, 1170 N. Court St., Ste. B, Circleville. To send condolences, visit www.schoedinger.com.