Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland Recreation Board is now accepting nominations for the Stan McCoy Sr. Community Service Volunteer Award.Â
“This award seeks to recognize a person who has worked to sustain and improve the community and been active for at least three years in recreation, park, or environmental activities that benefit the City of Loveland and/or its residents.”
Read about Stanley Leroy McCoy, Sr. below.
McCoy Park was named after Stan McCoy Sr. and is a neighborhood park located in the southeastern portion of the city at 471 Oak Street. It features two baseball fields, four soccer fields, one basketball court, and two tennis courts. Its tennis courts also double as pickleball courts. There is a playground and picnic shelter, as well as a restroom facility.
The Loveland Recreation Board will make the final selection.
The award presentation will take place at a City of Loveland Council Meeting or another appropriate event. A plaque will be presented to the recipient and their name will also be engraved on a plaque that will remain at City Hall.
Nominations are due by January 31, 2023. Download nomination form.
E-Mail Completed Form to: Misty Clark at [email protected] or mail to the City of Loveland, ATTN: Misty Clark at 120 West Loveland Avenue, Loveland, Ohio 45140.
Stanley Leroy McCoy, Sr.
March 29, 1925 – March 6, 2002
What can we say about a man who was everything to everyone? A man who led by example, who loved unconditionally, and who never hesitated to show his family and friends that he was on their side, loving us always. He had our back. Stan McCoy, Sr. “Coach” is survived by his loving wife of more than 58 years, Joyce June McCoy. He was the cherished brother of Joyce Margaret Baron; adored father of Sandy and Doug Simpson, Vicki and Charlie Carpenter, Janet and Mike Rich, and Stan and Kelly McCoy; loving Papaw to Michele and Rich Rodier, Dan Morris, Chaz and Carrie Carpenter, Stacy and Kenny Lemen, Pat and Carla Hamill, Matt and Kristi Hamill, Summer McCoy, Matt Mangano, Heather Rich, Shannon McCoy, and Stan McCoy III; special great-grandpa to Beau, Kelsey, Lindsay, Nick, Xander, Riley, Gabi, Zach, Tierra and Liam. He is also survived by many other family members and friends. Stanley LeroyMcCoy, Sr. was born in Loveland on March 29, 1925. He graduated from Loveland High School in 1943 where his accomplishments included being voted a two-time captain and two-time member of the All Star Team in football. In 1951, he began his teaching career in Loveland. He worked as a history and physical education teacher, athletic director, football coach, assistant basketball coach and coach for baseball and track. In his fourteen years as head football coach, Stan accumulated a .717 winning record, never had a losing season, and still holds the record for career victories. Stan McCoy has always been a positive influence in many aspects of Education including teacher, coach, and administrator. Even though he retired in 1980, Coach McCoy continued his tradition of teaching and coaching by assisting his son, Stan Jr., in football and track. He has also been a moral inspiration and supporter of the Loveland High School Basketball Team. Coach McCoy’s love, friendship, leadership, and support will impact our lives forever. He will live in the hearts of many. Stan McCoy served his country proudly in the US Navy during WWII. Family request that memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association.
