Veteran Tupelo Police Department officer, Lt. Jimmy L. “Cotton” McCoy, Retd. and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War folded his earthly tent and departed to eternal rest on Monday morning, May 22, 2022 after a period of declining health. A service, with full military honors, will take place at 2 PM Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors with Bro. Danny Balint officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakhill Cemetery. Friends may visit from 5 PM-7PM Thursday, 5/26 and from Noon-service time on Friday. 5/27 all at Holland-Tupelo Chapel which is honored to be serving their friends.
Cotton is survived by his son, Jimmy L. “Jim” McCoy, Jr. (Jennifer) of Pontotoc and his sister, Sandra M. Estes of Plantersville. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Anna McCoy in 2010. A full obituary with all survivors will be posted on Tuesday.
