Coy Calvin Halfacer, 84, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 3:10 am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Coy was born July 7, 1930 in Princeton, Kentucky the son of William and Inos (Weeks) Halfacer. He married Beverly J. Hornbeck on October 10, 1953 in Ohio and together they have shared over 60 years of marriage.
He was a steelworker and a member of the United Steel Workers. He had proudly answered the call to service his country during the Korean War in the United States Army.
Survivors include his;
Wife – Beverly Halfacer of Marion
Three children;
Lori Odum and husband Danny of Marion
James Robert Halfacer of West Bloomfield, Michigan
Gale Lynn Roberts and husband Jeff of New Hutchison
Seven grandchildren
Brother – Paul Halfacer and wife Esther of Lincoln Park, Michigan
Sister – Shelia Heady of El Paso, Texas
Preceded by his Parents, Grandson – Brandon Thomas Pryor Roberts, two brothers – John Patrick and Phillip Heady
Military services will be Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10 am at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The military rites will be presented by members of Marion V.F.W. Post #1301, American Legion Post #147 and National Guard Flag Detail Unit.