Wilford LeRoy McCoy of Leeton Missouri passed away Wednesday March 12th, 2025. He was born on a farm in rural Centerview, to Rufus and Elizabeth (Cleland) McCoy. He was the second of nine children. After graduating from Warrensburg High in 1952, Wilford worked at Ford Garage and Goodall. He then served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 -1956. Upon his return he worked at several places over the years, including Savage Equipment in Holden, Swiss Van and Storage, hauling milk, the Holden Meat Locker, 18 years at Home Lumber Company, and finally retiring from the Johnson County Highway Department, after 12 ½ years of service.

Once April 10th, 1959 Wilford married Mary Ann Thomas. They were married for 53 years before Mary Ann passed away in Sept of 2012. They had four biological children, Rowena LaFavor of Leeton MO, Emma Jones of Leeton MO, David (Carrie) McCoy of LaMonte MO, and Tim (Kathy) McCoy of DeSoto MO, five adopted children, Theresa McCoy of Sedalia MO, Daniel McCoy of Columbus OH, Rosie McCoy of Columbus OH, Donald McCoy of Las Vegas NV, and Stephanie (Jameson) Rohaus of Deepwater MO, as well as 66 foster children in a span of 16 years.

Wilford is preceded by his wife, parents, and siblings Don McCoy and Carolyn Grice. He is survived by his siblings Joan Hall of TX, Glen (Carolyn) McCoy of MO, Patricia McCoy of MO, Rita (Bud) McGirl of MO, Phyllis Raymond of MO, Helen (Rick) Geurra of WA, his children, 15 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mineral Creek Cemetery located in Leeton, Missouri with Becky Crouse officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Warrensburg Veterans Assistants League and left in care of the funeral home.