Dr. Ralph H. McCoy, 70, Clarksville, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Gateway Medical Center. Servces will be held in his hometown of Crowell, Texas at a later date. Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ralph was born on November 22, 1940 in Crowell, Texas to the late Ralph J. McCoy and Leila Carroll McCoy. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Welch. He was a Professor at APSU and an Attorney. He was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and member of Tri Beta Biology Honor Society. Survivors include his wife, Gaylynn June McCoy; a son, Todd Welch of Arlington, TX, a daughter, Mica Hemingway of Brunswick, MD; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Tri Beta Biology Honor Society at APSU, Attention Dr. Don Dailey, 621 College Street, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 4718 Clarksville, TN 37044. On-line condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home 1510 Madison Street Clarksville, TN 37040.