December 3, 2020.

Capital City High School, Jefferson City, MO

Paraprofessional

Obituary:

James Curtis Coy, 71, of Jefferson City passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at SSM Health-St. Mary’s due to complications from COVID-19. He was born April 29, 1949 in Jefferson City; a son of the late Curtis O. and F. Varine (Capps) Coy. He was united in marriage to Linda Amsbaugh on January 8, 1972 in Atchison, Kansas.

Jim attended St. Peter school and was a 1967 graduate of Helias High School and a 1971 graduate of St. Benedicts. Jim’s family owned and operated Coy’s Moving and Storage Company where he was the Vice President until his retirement in 2006. After retirement he found his true passion in life as a paraprofessional with Jefferson City Public Schools. He adored his students and was known for loading up on everyone’s favorite bubblegum flavors and getting extra desserts at lunch. His co-workers at school became his second family over the past decade and he loved them dearly. Jim’s greatest joy in life came from his family. He loved big and smiled even bigger. His wife, children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins meant the world to him. He was known for spoiling his children and that spilled over to his grandsons, who were his pride and joy. Jim was a faithful member of St. Peter Catholic Church.

Along with his wife Linda, he is survived by his three children: Alisande Rocha (Pedro) of Nashville, Tennessee, Christopher Coy of Jefferson City and Jill Duzan (Kelly)of Normal, Illinois; grandchildren Mason Coy, James and Everett Duzan; two sisters and one brother. Jim was preceded in death by grandson in his heart, Dylan Pirner and grandson Hayden Duzan.

Private family services will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Special Education Department at Capital City High School.