His mother, Sylvia Larkin, Sister Tracy Crew, and brothers Don McCoy, and Brian McCoy, step-sister Lita Carsley, survive Bill. He was preceded in death by his birth father Gene McCoy and stepfather Kerry Larkin. Bill loved family and his nieces Emily Lemmon, Nichole McCoy, and Leah Wonders, and nephews Jacoby McCoy, Christopher Schneider, and Preston Wonders were always in his thoughts along with his grandnieces, Brooklyn McCoy, Eleanor Schneider, Imogen Schneider, and Riggsly Rivett, and grandnephew Rennick Wonders.
Bill’s stepfather Kerry was a career veteran. This provided the family the opportunity to live in many states as well as Germany. Bill had many memories growing up in Missouri as a child. He and his brothers, Don and Brian, were always off on some adventure. Bill's older sister Traci was always someone he looked up to and he and his mother Sylvia had a strong relationship as well. He cherished her and counted on her in so many ways. He loved his momma and will forever be her Billy.
Bill joined the army before the family moved to Germany in 1979. He enlisted and became a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. He was awarded Marksman in M-16 Rifle and expert in Hand Grenade. He did not make the army his career as his stepfather did. He did enjoy working with his hands and being outdoors. He focused mostly on doing construction and landscaping for both his trade and hobby.
For the last few years, Bill enjoyed fishing the local lakes that were close to home like Ballinger Lake and Echo Lake. He had many collectibles he cherished. Most were related to NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt whom he idolized. One of his most cherished items was his leather Dale Earnhardt jacket. He was also a huge Seahawks fan who never missed a game! Bill also enjoyed darts, pool, camping, BBQ, and most of all he loved his family and friends.
Bill's second family was the staff and residents at the Veterans Compass Housing where he lived for the last five years of his life. He made many friends there and enjoyed doing odd jobs and landscape as needed. He is known for the work he did to rebuild the horseshoe pits for the residents to use. Bill loved horseshoes and even had his own set of shoes!
We miss you, Bill. Say “hi” to all the family.
Bill will be laid to rest in Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th, Kent, WA 98042.
