Kenneth Archie McCoy, 68, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 12:49 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his home.
Born on November 11, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Archie and Hazel May (Stoneburner) McCoy. On June 16, 1972 in Nashua, Iowa, he married Teresa Ann Rogers. They later divorced.
Survivors include his children: Nick (Theresa) McCoy of Bonaparte, Iowa, Cori (Terry) Dorothy of Stockport, Iowa, Libby Richardson of Des Moines, Iowa, and Crystal Bishop of Des Moines, Iowa. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren: Cadi, Lucas, Adara and Morgan Dorothy of Stockton, Iowa, Gage and Zoe Hill of Des Moines, Iowa, Ivory and Tommy Bishop of Des Moines, Iowa, and nephew: Michael Meyer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and brother: Michael McCoy.
Kenneth served in the United States Army as a military police officer and truck driver. In 2008 he retired from Adrian Trucking Company. He drove to every state in the United States. Kenneth enjoyed playing the guitar and fishing. Most of all he enjoyed being with his grandchildren.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. that evening.
A memorial has been established in his memory to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.