Sidney Junior

McCoy

Sidney Junior McCoy, affectionately known as “Sid,” was born on September 10, 1955, to the late Sidney McCoy and Betty Jean Stanley. He departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home in Salisbury, Maryland.

Sidney was raised in Quantico, Maryland, where he received his education through the Wicomico County Public School System. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball with friends.

Sidney was a hardworking man who took great pride in caring for his family. He was well known for his dedication to lawn care and the meticulous attention he gave to maintaining his clients’ properties. He took great pride in making sure every lawn looked its best. In addition to his work in lawn care, Sidney was the family mechanic. He could always be counted on to fix whatever was needed when it came to a car. His strong work ethic and dependable nature made him someone his family and friends could always rely on.

Sidney cherished his time in “peace and quiet.” He enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching what he called “the lies” also known as the soap operas and sci-fi movies.

Sidney leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Carol McCoy, whom he lovingly called Olivia; his son-in-law, Bernard “Puff” Stewart; stepdaughter, Lakeisha (Michael) Gatling; and granddaughter, Phailyn Stewart. He also leaves to cherish his memory one godson, Lawerence Wilson; sisters, Angela McCoy, Debbie (McKinley) Tull, and Dianna Price; brothers, Nathan (Ramona) McCoy Sr., Vendell Brown, LaBarrie McCoy, Carlos McCoy, Johnny (Anne) Price, and Michael (Glenda) Price; one aunt, Florene Price; his mother-in-law, Christina Jones; two brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, including his stepmother, Barbara McCoy; his daughter, Tiana Stewart; his stepson, Demont Elsey; his father-in-law, Roy C. Niskey Jr.; and his two brothers, Kendall Stevenson Price and Wayde Price.

Although Sidney will be deeply missed, his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. His kindness, hard work, dependability, and love for his family will forever be remembered.

Lovingly submitted ~ The Family