Stephen Lloyd McCoy, 78, of Sweet Home passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born July 18, 1947 to Freda Bell (Rector) and Clayton Lloyd McCoy in San Diego, California.

Stephen moved to Sweet Home in 1999. He worked for Riverbend Sand and Gravel in Salem.

He enjoyed woodworking, liked RC helicopters and planes. Stephen drag raced cars at the age of 14. He raced a jet boat and won the winter nationals champion in 1967.

He is survived by his daughter Synthia Walden, her husband Chad, grandchildren: Brad and wife Madison, and Jake Walden. His son Steven McCoy, his wife Stacey, grandchildren: Hayley and Noah McCoy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.