Derrick E. McCoy

With much love spread and many memories shared, our beloved Derrick accepted his angel's invitation into the kingdom on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Capital Health System at Fuld in Trenton, New Jersey. As a result, our hearts are less bright, but we know the heavens are filled with extra doses of love, joy, peace and laughter.

Derrick E. McCoy was born Wednesday, June 26, 1963, in Trenton, New Jersey to Geneva and David McCoy Jr.

He was educated in the Trenton public school system. After high school Derrick furthered his education while attending Mercer County Community College. He was employed by National Waste Sanitation.

He was predeceased by his mother Geneva McCoy; his father David McCoy Jr.; his grandmother Beatrice McCoy; his grandfather David McCoy Sr.; his grandmother Emma Robinson; his grandfather Oscar Robinson.

Derrick's memory will be cherished and forever remembered by his brother Michael McCoy (Felicia Vanzant-McCoy); his sister Tylitha Ruffin; his aunts and uncles Sandra Robinson, Lenora Odom, Dr. Rev. Harold 0. Robinson (Alice Robinson), Emma Bethea, Loretta Robinson, Cassandra Robinson and Doris Robin-son; his nieces and nephews Geneva McCoy-Crosby (Walter Crosby III), Michael Davis McCoy (Rachel Gray-McCoy) and Tabitha McCullough; four great nieces and great nephews; and a host of beloved cousins, other relatives and friends.

 Funeral service will be 1pm Friday, March 20, 2026 at Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618. Calling hour will be 12pm until the time of service. Interment will be private.

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