William “David” Loy, 74, of La Grange, KY died Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was born May 9, 1945 in Fairplay, KY, son of the late Robert Elmer and Nola Brummett Loy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Kathleen Buchanan, Evalee Churchill, Sophia Wheelock, and Vickie Green, and by 5 brothers: Dellous Loy, Junior Loy, Clifton Loy, Johnny Loy & Wesley Loy.
David’s career took him to Michigan, King-Seely Corp., New Mexico working atop oil rigs, operating heavy equipment on the construction of KY Green River Reservoir, & building Gene Snyder freeway. He retired from Ford KY Truck Plant in 2001 after 32 years’ service. After retirement, David & Linda became “Snowbirds” in Florida, where he became everyone’s favorite neighbor & he could finally fish as much as he wanted, even once pulling a 12 ft. gator out of his dock. David was happiest in the woods digging ginseng. He grew BIG gardens, enjoyed fishing, hunting & LOVED to travel. But… he was best known for practical jokes, telling tall-tales and his generosity to those he knew, and didn’t know, alike.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 58 years, Linda (Moss) Loy
2 children: Tisha Lay (Scott), Joshua Loy (Ami)
4 Grandchildren: Shannah & Ethan Lay, and Jonathan & June Loy
2 brothers: Sam (Geneva) Loy; Joe Frank Loy
Numerous nieces & nephews
Everyone who loved him has a story… or ten. Please share those at his online memorial https://rw.mem.com/display/8846311 and help us celebrate his life & all the times we laughed because of him.
Visitation: Friday, September 6, 2019 from 6:00pm-8:30pmCT at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home, La Grange, KY
Graveside service: Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1:00pmCT (2:00pmET) at Loy Cemetery in Fairplay, KY
Stotts Phelps McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY is in charge of local arrangements.