Coy V. Thomlison, age 89 of North Platte, passed away August 23, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. He was born December 21, 1926 at Middlebrook, MO to Albert M. and Lulah Belle (Strickland) Thomlinson. Coy grew up in Missouri attending school in Ironton and was united in marriage to Evelyn Marie Bockus on November 18, 1944 at Oberlin, KS. He served in the United States Army until his discharge in 1946. He hired out on the UPRR as a brakeman-conductor and also owned and operated a shoe shop along with being a barber and doing custom haying. So it could be said that he was a jack of all trades and master of many. Coy was a member of the Lions, American Legion, Eagles, and VFW. His loving family includes his wife; Evelyn of North Platte, sons; Steven (Becki) Thomlison of Scottsbluff, Micheal (Kathy) Thomlison, and Patrick (Patricia) Thomlison both of North Platte, daughter-in-law; Sheila Thomlison of North Platte, 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 15 brothers and sisters, son, Tom Thomlison, grandson, Robert (Bob) Thomlison, and a great-grandson, Derick. Services will be 10:30 am Friday, August 26, 2016 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with military honors. Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Senior Center. Visitation will be 1 to 8 pm Thursday with family receiving friends from 7 to 8pm at the funeral home. Online Condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com
