Edgar E. McCoy was born April 7, 1927 in Lawrence, IN and died at home on March 30, 2017, just one week before his 90th birthday.

He was a graduate and letterman athlete at LCHS, then served two years in the US Navy, stationed at Pensacola, FL.

He married Norma McDaniel on May 5^th, 1946. They made their lifelong residence in Lawrence. He worked at IPALCO for 39 years, retiring in 1989.

Ed enjoyed many hobbies through the years such as golf, card-playing and home improvements on their five-acre property, including a 19-stall horse barn he built in the 1970’s. His true passion was gardening and he was well-known for plentiful and delicious vegetables, shared with loved ones and sold at a very reasonable price to neighbors.

He is survived by his wife, Norma, daughter Karen who served as his in-home caregiver the last five years, son Gary, daughter Ginger and her husband Joe Noble of Norman, OK, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren with one more on the way, and several nephews and nieces who are so supportive and helpful.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis. Funeral and military services will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Indiana Funeral Care.