McKoy, Willie James

Willie James McKoy, age 82 of Laurinburg passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Willie was born January 11, 1928 in Cumberland County, son of the late John and Annie Williams McKoy. He worked as longshoreman on the shipyard retiring after many years of service. He was a member of the local NYSA-ILA Longshoreman Local #1233. Willie was a member of the Stewartsville Baptist Church where he attended faithfully before his illness. He loved talking, singing and spending time with his family. Willie is survived by his devoted wife, Daisy Moore McKoy of the home; son, Willie James McKoy, Jr. of Newark, NJ; daughters, Brenda Thompson and husband Henry of Laurinburg, Debra Peniston and Phyllis McKoy both of Newark, NJ and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family request that memorials be made in memory of Mr. McKoy to the Stewartsville Baptist Church, 10401 McColl Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352. A memorial service is being planned for a later date in Newark, New Jersey.