William K. McCoy Sr.

William Kelly McCoy Sr. passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 95, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on March 1, 1931, in Philadelphia to Artie and Bertha. William was one of nine children in a family that set the stage for a life filled with adventure, curiosity, and love.

William graduated high school and went on to serve in the US Army. He served honorably during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Corporal and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two stars, UN Service Medal, and a Commondation Ribbon with pennant.

Following his honorable discharge, William went back to continue his education and graduated from Syracuse University. He continued to serve his nation, working for the federal government as a longtime government engineer with the National Security Agency and Department of Defense.

William traveled the world, with chapters in France and Germany before life led him to the Philippines, where he met and married Rose Menor, beginning the greatest adventure of all: building a family together.

William was a man of many talents: a soldier, engineer, traveler, and guitarist, but his proudest role was that of father and grandfather. He had a kind and generous heart, a progressive mind, and a deep belief in doing what was right.

His family will remember him in the little things: Motown playing on a Saturday morning, a well-earned cup of tea, a new place waiting to be explored, and the simple, everyday acts of kindness that make life beautiful. He will be deeply missed, endlessly loved, and forever part of their story.

William is survived by his younger sister, four children, their spouses, and nine grandchildren, who carry forward his kindness and his love for adventure.

A Military Honors Service will be held at 1:20 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005