Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....McCoy, James A. September 9, 1894
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Norfolk Virginian September 10, 1894

Death of Mr. James A. McCoy - Although not unexpected, this community was 
this morning pained to learn of the death of this prominent citizen, the sad 
event occurring at 11 o'clock at the Retreat for the Sick in Norfolk last 
night.  The deceased was 52 years of age, a native of Florida, but has 
resided here for many years, during all of which time he had filled 
faithfully and with much satisfaction to the government the position of 
chief clerk in the Ordnance Department of the Norfolk Navy Yard.
A thoroughly cultured gentleman, well versed upon all subjects (he had been 
educated for the ministry) kind, sociable and ever solicitous concerning the 
comfort and welfare of those around him, he was indeed a good companion and 
had drawn around him hosts of friends, both in civil life and Government 
attaches, at home and abroad.  He leaves a wife and five sons, the oldest of 
whom is Hon. R.A. McCoy, Mayor of Berkley.
He was a consistent member of St. Thomas P.E. Church, from which his funeral 
will take place this afternoon at 5 o'clock.  
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                   Funeral of Mr. James A. McCoy

The funeral of the late Mr. Jas. A. McCoy took place yesterday afternoon, at 
5 o'clock, from St. Thomas' Episcopal Church.  The church could not 
accommodate the host of friends and acquaintances that sought admission to 
pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased gentlemen.  The ceremony was 
conducted by the rector, Rec. J.R. Hubert, assisted by Rev. Mr. Morrison, 
chaplain on the receiving ship Franklin.  The following gentlemen acted as 
pallbearers:  Messrs. Judge Geo. D. Parker, A.O. Dey, Thomas Dashield, S.W. 
Lyons, John W.H. Wrenn, Geo. West, John F. Dalby and Chas. T. Barry.  
Interment was made in Magnolia Cemetery.

Norfolk Virginian September 12, 1894
 
 

Additional Comments:
Corrected name in Sept 12 article from Joseph to James 
 

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