Robert “Bob” Gregory Coy, 60, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at his home.
Mr. Coy was born in 1955, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the son of Mary Lou Coy of Bradford and the late Robert Leroy Coy. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Air Force, as an Air Traffic Controller achieving the rank of A1-C. Mr. Coy was a graduate of Penn State receiving a Bachelor’s of Science Degree, Industrial Arts Education. He was a Warehouse Manager with Trex Company in Winchester. Mr. Coy was a member of the American Kennel Club and the Blue Ridge Shepard Group.
He married Janet Marie Troy on May 15, 1982, at State College, Pennsylvania.
Surviving with his mother of Bradford, Pennsylvania and wife is his daughter Heather Fritz of Thurmont, Maryland; son, Jesse Coy of York, Pennsylvania; grandson, Henry Robert Coy; sisters, Debbie Coy of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Amy DePalma of Bradford, Pennsylvania and his faithful K9 companions, Bella Breeze and Lea.
The family will receive friends on Friday, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to International Shiloh Shepard Dog Club, Rescue (ISSDC), c/o Avril Williams, Treasurer, 325 Maple Spring Hwy., Horse Shoe Run, WV 26716.
Funeral services with Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, will be private.