Ralph R Coy

Born August 6, 1958 in Pekin to Claude and Madeline Jean (Burgess) Coy, he married Camilla Lutz in 1983.  He later married Judy Miller in 1990 and then Laura Candler in 2015.

Surviving are his wife, Laura Coy of Pekin; mother, Elaine Richey of Pekin; one daughter, Deanna Lynae Coy-Hilton of Panama City, Florida; three grandchildren, Dakota Hany, Marin Hilton and Amelia Young; three brothers, Saal Joseph (Mitsy) Maggio of Delta, Iowa, Rue (Cindy) Coy of Olney and Jimmy Richey of Pekin; three sisters, Marie McMeans of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Tammy (Rick) Hilst and Margie (Gene) Wyman, both of Pekin.  He also loved all the special people in his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Frank Coy and Troy Richey.

Ralph had worked as a laborer in the area for several tile companies.

He enjoyed fishing and camping and collecting antiques.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  Ralph's mother and his wife will host a celebration of Ralph's life from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at her residence, located at 1019 S. 12th St. in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Tazewell Animal Protective Society at 100 Taps Ln. Pekin, IL 61554.