About William J. McCoy
Lived 1942 – 2019 (aged 77). William J. McCoy was an American politician.
House of Representatives McCoy became a member of the House in 1980, and was elected Speaker in 2004. In 2008, he faced (and beat) a challenge by conservative fellow Democrat, later Republican Jeff Smith of Columbus, who was supported by the Republicans in the House and by Republican governor Haley Barbour.
On May 25, 2011, McCoy announced that he would not seek re-election to the State House.
Personal life McCoy married Edith Leatherwood. He was a Baptist, Freemason, and a member of the Farm Bureau. He died on November 12, 2019, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was 77 years old.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William J. McCoy?
American politician (1942–2019)
When was William J. McCoy born?
William J. McCoy was born on 14 August 1942 in Booneville.
When did William J. McCoy die?
William J. McCoy died on 12 November 2019 in North Mississippi Medical Center.
What was William J. McCoy's occupation?
William J. McCoy was a politician.
What nationality was William J. McCoy?
William J. McCoy was American.
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· DBpedia: William J. McCoy (Mississippi politician)
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