Raymond L. McCoy, 85, of Lumberton, passed away, Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Harbor Hospice of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born in Gatesville, Texas, on December 19, 1930. Raymond moved to Port Arthur with his parents in 1941 and later to Groves. He graduated from Port Neches Groves High School in 1949. Raymond served three years in the Army where he was an electronic tech on the Nike Missile and was discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He led a very long and diverse life. He was a builder, hunter, fisherman, artist, musician, inventor, gardener, and in his later years restoring cars became his passion.
Survivors include his children, David and Robin; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His second marriage was to his high school sweetheart, Wanda Jo Hughes, in 1975.
He is preceded in death by one son, Douglas.
A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association (NRA), 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030; or the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.
