Obituaries

Charles Lee McCoy was born in Texarkana, Texas to Jessie and Josephine McCoy. A few years later the family moved to California living in several cities in the Bay Area.

He graduated from Oakland Tech and later attended the College of the Pacific. After serving in the Marine Corps, Charles decided to learn a trade so he got a job at Otis Elevator where his diligence enabled him to become an elevator mechanic. He carried this aptitude to BART until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed playing golf, going fishing, and bowling until his health became an issue.

Charles leaves behind his wife Doris, his daughters Carla and Denise, and grandchildren Joshua and Jada. Charles will be missed by his family, relatives, and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held for Charles on Monday, December 21st, 11am at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Inurnment at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, CA.