Ralph Eli Coy

November 27, 1930 - June 5, 2016

Ralph Coy passed from this life to his eternal life on June 5, 2016, in Dewey, Oklahoma. Services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Bartlesville First Wesleyan Church with Reverend Rene Colaw officiating. Interment will be in the Dewey Cemetery. Ralph Eli Coy was born November 27, 1930, in Clay Center, KS, the first child of William Franklin Coy and Ruth Hammond Coy. He had many different vocations throughout his life, but considered himself first and foremost to be a pastor. He had many interests including swimming, sailing, math games and puzzles, story telling, traveling, gardening, and reading. He loved teaching the Bible and lived what he taught. He was well known for his positive attitude and always wearing a smile. He never spoke ill of anyone and was quick to help anyone in need. Ralph is survived by daughters Vonnie Schmidt and husband Rick of Weatherford, OK, Vilene Horton and husband Craig of Waynesboro, VA, daughter-in-law, Marie Brown of Stillwater, OK, stepdaughter Patsy Barber and husband Jerry of Bartlesville, OK, 7 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren, and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Caroline Mueller Coy and Mona Grigsby Coy, son, Chad Coy, stepson, DeWayne, grandson, Cameron Horton, sister, Opal Fitzgerald, and brother, Carl Coy.