Pastor Dale Mccoy

Anthony Dale McCoy was born on December 27, 1958 in Franklin, NC. Having kept the faith, run the race, and finished his course, Pastor Dale McCoy of Asheboro, NC can now be celebrated home. He experienced his departure from this earth on February 4, 2022 at the age of 63. He leaves behind his beautiful and faithful wife, Julie of 39 years. Together, they have served numerous Free Will Baptist Churches. Most recently they have served the wonderful congregation of Glad Tidings Free Will Baptist Church in Asheboro. Pastor Dale was predeceased by his loving parents, Cecil and Doris Sprinkle McCoy of Powder Springs, GA; a sister, Anita Davis of Marietta, GA; and his father and mother-in-law, Pastor Carl and Nelma Cooper of Milton, WV. He is not only survived by his dear wife, he is also survived by a sister, Lorrie (Chris) Keefe of Boiling Springs, SC; and a brother, Brian McCoy of Greer, SC. Pastor Dale is survived also by his brothers-in-law in TN. He loved the Cooper side of the family. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. Pastor Dale also loved his Free Will Baptist family. Pastor Dale attended the Free Will Baptist Bible College (Welch) in Nashville, TN. It is there he met his wife. He was an avid college football fan and for most of his life a fan of Clemson Tigers. In addition, he was a Braves baseball fan having loved the game since childhood. He also enjoyed an occasional round of golf with pastor friends wherever he might reside. He loved Southern Gospel music and has hosted many groups during his pastoral ministry. More than any other activity, Pastor Dale enjoyed proclaiming the Word of God at any opportunity granted to him. At his request, the funeral service will be a time of Celebration. The visitation and service will be held at Glad Tidings Free Will Baptist Church, located at 2539 Old NC Hwy 49 in Asheboro, NC at 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday February 7, 2022, for the visitation and 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2022, for the service. Pastors Johnny Hudson, Brian Bird, and Greg Ramsey will officiate. Burial to follow at New Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, Asheboro. Memorials may be made to Glad Tiding Free Will Baptist Church, 2539, Old NC Highway 49, Asheboro, NC 27205.