Fred McCoy was a community leader and longtime member of Grant Chapel AME Church, Amite

Fred Phillip McCoy
Source: Funeral Program
Courtesy of Mrs. Helen Lucky

Brother Fred Phillip McCoy, Jr. was born tote late Fred Phillip McCoy and Zadine Robinson McCoy on April 6, 1929, in Amite, Louisiana. He was the ninth child of ten, five sons, and five daughters. He departed this life on February  23, 2006. 

He was united in Holy matrimony to Vernia Garrett on December 24, 1955. To this union, three children were born. He was a dutiful husband and a devoted father. He confessed his love for Christ at a very young age. He was a life long member of Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church in Amite, Louisiana. There he served in many capacities such as church secretary, treasurer, trustee and many other duties. 

 McCoy, a distinguished individual, was a dedicated and long-standing member of Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Louisiana. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era, earning numerous military accolades, including the prestigious Purple Heart. His educational journey began in the public schools of Tangipahoa and Orleans parishes, where he demonstrated exceptional determination. Through a GED program, he advanced directly from the eighth grade to college, bypassing the need to complete high school. He pursued his higher education at Southern University A&M in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

His professional career was equally remarkable. He began as a public school teacher in the Tangipahoa School District and later assumed the role of principal at Midway Middle School in Natalabany, Louisiana. After a distinguished career spanning 25 years, he retired in 1986. His contributions and achievements were further recognized in February 2005 when he was honored with the NAACP Life Superior Achiever Award, a testament to his enduring impact and dedication to excellence.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving devoted wife of 50 years; on son, Roderick Black McCoy, Sr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; three daughters, Corine Warren McCoy of Tracy, CA.,  Zandra Michelle McCoy of Amite, LA and Samaria Vandarose McCoy of Mesquite, TX; Johnnie M. McCoy, a niece raised by Fred and Vernia; six grandchildren; Fealty Starlingnad Sherelle Warren of CA, Roderick Jr., Lorenzo and Tracheal McCoy of Baton Rouge, LA; and Chardan McCoy of Amite, LA; three great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends. He was affectionately called "Paw-Paw" by many and T.C.B" by others.