Alex Samuel McCoy was born on November 15th, 1995 in Tulsa, OK, the first son of two that day to Billy Ray and Christa Ann (Petersen) McCoy Sr. He had a twin brother, Billy McCoy Jr born minutes later. These two boys joined three brothers, Matthew, John and Mark. Alex grew up in the Tahlequah Community and attended school here. He loved playing sports, especially football in school. There was nothing better than a day spent hanging out with his friends and playing video games. Alex listened to music of almost every genre. He was quiet and thoughtful, and kept to himself. He liked time spent with the family he loved, and the view from his front room window was enough. He worked at the Cherokee Nation Casino in Ft. Gibson as a Security Guard, a job he enjoyed. When he wasn’t working, he spent a lot of time with his girlfriend, Lauren. They both worked at the casino, and loved chilling out at the house and drinking a couple of cold beers. His Dad had passed from life in May, and this loss was keenly felt by Alex. He missed his dad so much. Alex passed from this life on July 24th, 2023 in Tahlequah, OK. He was 27 years old and leaves an empty chair that will never be filled.
Alex is preceded in death by his grandparents, Alex and Rachel (Bearpaw) McCoy, his great grandparents, Levi and Ida (Chunstudy) Hooper, his dad, Billy McCoy Sr., his uncle, Clarence McCoy, and his good friend, Austin Trapp.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Christa McCoy of the home in Tahlequah, OK, and his brothers, twin Billy McCoy Jr of Muskogee, OK, Matthew Cook and wife Deanna of Bristow, OK, John Cook and wife Amy of Ft. Gibson, OK, and Mark McCoy and wife Amanda of Ft. Gibson, OK. He leaves his four adored nieces, Eden, Avery, Randi and Zoie Cook. He will be forever loved by his aunts and uncles, Brenda McCoy of Muskogee, Rick McCoy and companion Maxine of Sallisaw, OK, Ronnie McCoy of Ft. Gibson, OK, Jackie McCoy of Muskogee, OK, Tommy McCoy and wife Teresa of Muskogee, OK, Chris Petersen of Lost City, OK, and Allene Allison of Lost City, OK. He also leaves his co-workers and especially his loved companion, Lauren, as well as many friends and a host of loved ones too numerous to mention.
Funeral services for Alex Samuel McCoy will be conducted on Monday, July 31st, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home with Pastor Drew Dinnel officiating. He will be laid to rest at Bolin Cemetery next to his grandfather, Alex McCoy.
Pallbearers for Alex include his twin brother, Billy McCoy Jr., Mark McCoy, Matthew Cook, John Cook, Will Park, Brent Carey, Michael Stockton, Jacob Stockton, and Cody Yancy. His honorary pallbearers include Rick McCoy, Dakota Moreland, Connor Cook, Hayden Houle, Kevin Town, Clyde Byrd II, Chance Stockton, Nathan Farrar, and Noah Manus.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.reedculver.com for the McCoy family.
