Gage M. McCoy Obituary (2004

They say you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. An unexpected moment changed our lives forever and our memories of Gage Michael McCoy, affectionately known as bubby, became the priceless memories we will lovingly cling to for the rest of our lives. Gage Michael McCoy, age 22, of Pontiac, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 5:03 p.m. at his residence in Pontiac, IL. Our wonderful son and brother left this world and now we send him on his journey to find the peace and comfort he was seeking. Rest easy in God’s arms to our loving Gage. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Authentic Church, located at 902 W. Custer Ave, Pontiac, IL, 61764. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the time of the service, starting at 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. also at the Authentic Church. Memorials may be made to the family. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home is entrusted with these arrangements. Gage was born on April 1, 2004, in Pontiac, IL, to Michael and Jennifer (Butcher) McCoy, who currently still reside in Pontiac. We proudly welcomed Gage into the world as our first-born son and our first grandchild for both the McCoy and the Butcher families. Other cherished family members include his beloved brother: Trevor McCoy of Pontiac, IL; maternal grandparents: Jess and Kathy Butcher Jr of Sparland, IL; paternal grandmother: Fleda McCoy of Murphysboro, IL; uncles and aunts: Matt (Emily Stone) McCoy, Mark (Joy) McCoy, Mandi (Austin) Beck, Jess (Ellie) Butcher III, Elizabeth (David) Wojtazsek, and Cheri (Stan) Morris. Also left to honor his memory are numerous cousins, great aunts and uncles, his beloved dog: Rylee, and his brother from another mother: Kolin Cox. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dennis McCoy, his paternal great-grandparents, Charles & Juanita Glasser, maternal great-grandparents, Jess & Jean Butcher Sr, and Terry & Chlovena Hebert. Gage graduated from Pontiac Township High School in 2022. He then went on to attend Heartland Community College. Following high school, Gage took an interest in accounting, which then led him into a bookkeeping position at County Market. Most recently, he proudly held the position of Credit Analyst at the Bank of Pontiac. Gage enjoyed online gaming with his friends, listening to music, fishing, shooting, golf, playing basketball, the Gym, watching anime and had a soft spot for good Chinese food. When Gage was younger he attended Youth Group at Authentic Church. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Above all, Gage loved spending time with his family and friends whom he loved deeply. He made countless unforgettable memories with those he loved most. They will forever carry those memories in their hearts and cherish them forever. He will truly be missed by all of those who knew him and loved him. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.