Joshua James Coy

Joshua James Coy, 19, passed away on August 3, 2017 at Magruder Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 18, 1998 in Vancouver, WA, the son of Cynthia (Cowdrey) and Dale Coy. Joshua was a 2015 graduate of Oak Harbor High School and had just completed 2 years of college at Terra State Community College. He was enrolled at BGSU, and had plans to attend this fall, majoring in Special Needs Education because of his love of working with children. He had a deep love for animals, especially horses, dogs, cats and reptiles. At one time, he had 22 reptiles. He was a caring, giving & selfless person. He always offered to carry groceries or shovel snow for those in need, without being asked or having the expectation of getting paid. Joshua had a joy for life and was enthusiastic about his future. He had the hopes of becoming a teacher, husband and father, and being an integral part of their lives. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving parents: Dale and Cynthia Coy of Oak Harbor, OH; Maternal Grandfather: Nelson Cowdrey, Temperance, MI; Aunt: Norma (WD) Campbell, Xenia, OH; Uncles: Robert (Vicki) Coy, Xenia, OH and Michael (Kitty) Coy, Orlinda, TN. Joshua was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents: Robert M. and Nellie V. Coy; Maternal Grandmother: Carolyn Cowdrey; Aunt Debra (Cowdrey) Schetter; Uncle Michael Cowdrey and many cousins. Joshua loved the Pacific Ocean, having lived in California for 5 years, and he will return to his favorite beach in Del Mar, California. Joshua gave in death, as he gave in life, as he was an organ/tissue donor. Joshua’s parents would like to thank Mid County EMS, Magruder Hospital, Ottawa County Sheriff, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for their heroic efforts on Joshua, Cora and Barbie’s behalf. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to benefit Autism awareness through: Pathway Inclusion Center, P.O. Box 528140, Port Clinton, OH 43452 or The ARC of Ottawa County, P.O. Box 795, Port Clinton, OH 43452. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.