McCoy Watford Jr., 54, US Army Veteran-Vietnam War Era- SGT. of Tampa, FL and formerly of Waldorf. MD funeral service is 10:00 AM, Monday, December 28, 2009 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 with Captain Arthur Nave and the Marion County Military Honor Guard, to officiate. McCoy was born on March 4, 1955 and died on December 18, 2009 at the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, FL from cancer. A native of Brooklyn, NY and a local resident since 2009, he was a retired Owner/Operator truck driver for Schugel Trucking CO; a Christian and proudly served our nation as a US Army Veteran. Prior to joining the active duty ranks on August 17, 1975, Sgt. Watford served in the United States Army Reserve. During his active duty period that lasted until May 3, 1989, Sgt Watford served three separate tours of duty in Germany as a Pershing Missile Crewmember and was awarded the US Army Service Ribbon; US Army Overseas Service Ribbon; US Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon and the US Army Good Conduct Medal with three awards. His professional military education includes a 10 week Pershing Missile Crewman Course and the Primary Leadership Development Course. Preceded in death by his father, McCoy Watford Sr. and a son, Edmund Watford, Mc Coy is survived by his loving and devoted family: his mother, Rosalie Watford of Brooklyn, NY; his 1st wife and mother of his children, Olivia De Ville of Tampa, FL; three sons: Albert Wells and his companion, Tonee Reid of Yonkers, NY, Daniel Watford and his companion, Rie Brown of Tampa, FL and Jeremiah Watford and his wife, Jennifer of Marietta, GA; a daughter, Helen Sanders and her husband, Pharaoh of Macon, GA; a brother, Eugene McArthur and his wife, Becky of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters: Lorrine Melford of Brooklyn, NY and Nannette Nicholson and her husband, Douglas of Raleigh, NC and his grandchildren: Chastity Sanders, Joshua Sanders, Charity Sanders, Najah Wells, Edmund Wells, Symia Watford, Darius Watford, Lloyd Brown, Amanda Rowe, Joseph Talavera, Star Fannin and Amori Watford.
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There are no words to describe my beloved cousin who was more like a brother. I’ll always remember him walking me down the aisle and always being that voice of reason to keep me focused. To my family, hold on to God’s unchanging hand and remember that “Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.” Love Always
I will always remember his warm smile and teddy bear embrace. My cousin, who was more like a brother, will be missed but to know that he is in one of the many mansions that Jesus promised, I stand on the promise of His word knowing that He sent a comforter for us, for such a time is this. So with that family I will just leave you with the words of 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. So rest on my cousin, my brother, my friend enter into the joy of the Lord and enjoy eternal just reward.
It was such a blessing and pleasure to know Mac and to be in his presence. May his spirit live on in and through his children and grandchildren. God bless you all. He is with the Lord.
Mccoy enter the lives FNVHO on 61206 and he was just the sun shine we needed. I have never seen a young man so full of life, Mccoy enjoyed life and cherished it very much,Mccoy was a very special friend in my job and outside of my job and in doing i would do what was in my capability to help him live life to the fullest, it’s never easy having to deal with the fact that one day soon you will die, but to acknowledge and hold your ground is another i believe Mccoy did that. Mccoy will be missed Dearly and i don’t say this lightly, He trully will be, may GOD have Mersy on his Soul and Bless Him into his Kingdom LOVE ALWAYS TEE. MCCOY& HELEN .
To all the family and friends of Mr. McCoy Watford Jr., may my thoughts and prayers be with you during this time of grief. I am sure he was loved and his remembrance will always be in your hearts and minds. During grievances like these only God’s Words can bring true comfort and I hope you gain strength from this scripture, once you have read it in full, the way I have throughout my life. It is found at Revelations 21: 3-5. “..And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more…”
Sincerely, Jonas C
Be forever Blessed in the Lord.
From co-driver from Greyhound Bus Lines-Atlanta
It has been a while since I seen you last. I just wanted you to know that you have not and will not ever be forgotten.
HELLO PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I’M HERE TO TELL YOU THAT ON A SPECIFIC DATE A VERY VALUBLE MAN DIED A LOVING DEATH. HE WAS DEAR TO ALL OF US AND ALL WHO JOINED
SINCERELY,
THE WATFORDS