Neil Arthur McKoy Sr., 84, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home with Bishop Emmanuel Coleman and Chaplain Winters officiating. Friends may visit the funeral home on Friday, April 30, from 2 until 4:45 p.m. to sign the register and view the body. Due to COVID-19 and out of respect to others, masks will be mandatory to attend the service.
Neil was born in Lee County on September 17, 1936 to the late Artee and Flora Cameron McKoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza C. McKoy; son, Dennis McKoy; daughter, Anita McDowell; sisters, Birdie Lee Matthews, Flora McNeil; and a brother, Artee McKoy, Jr. He served his country in the United States Army, and he was a retired welder.
Survivors include his daughter, Lavinia McKoy of Sanford; son, Neil A. McKoy Jr. of Garner; one grandson; a sister, Maria Thompson of New Jersey; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.