James Hugh McCoy

Mr. James Hugh McCoy, age 80, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a brief illness. He was a native of Treutlen County and in the mid 1950s moved to Vidalia where he lived the rest of his life. He was well-known in the Vidalia area for repairing washing machines which he did for many years. He enjoyed his family and his long-time Earnie’s Lounge family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie James McCoy and Clara Elizabeth Wheeler McCoy; and ten siblings.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Cowart McCoy of Vidalia; one son, Tim J. McCoy and wife Jessica of Springfield; three grandchildren, Brittany E. McCoy of Vidalia, Brantley J. McCoy, and Cayden Davis, both of Springfield; one brother, Cecil McCoy of Vidalia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation are suggested to the Paul Anderson Youth Home, PO Box 525, Vidalia, GA 30475.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements. 

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