James Byes “Philip” Mckoy, Jr

James Byes “Phillip” McKoy, Jr. was born November 6, 1956, to the late Bishop James B. McKoy, Sr. and Evangelist Bessie McKoy. He took flight on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with his wife at his side. 

Phillip received Christ and at a young age joined Solid Rock Holiness Church in St. Pauls, North Carolina where his musical journey began at the age of 14. He later joined East Side Pentecostal Holiness Church and lastly joined Overcoming Faith Ministries in Fayetteville, North Carolina. On August 31, 2002, Phil married Ms. Cynthia McKoy and to their union blended three children. 

Most of us know James Byes McKoy, Jr. as Phil, the oldest boy out of  thirteen, the traditional keyboard player from St. Pauls, NC. He was a  sharp dresser, and he never met a stranger. Although we are sadden by his passing, we are comforted in knowing that, “The Battle is  Over”.  

Phil leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 22 years, Cyndi  McKoy; his sons: Antwan Rozier of St. Pauls, NC; ChaRay (Porsche) Bellamy of Los Angeles, CA; his daughters, Bobbi (Larry) Eubanks of Fayetteville, NC, Caresta (Jai) Smith of St. Pauls, NC; his sisters, Evangelist Lynda Johnson of St. Pauls, NC, Peggy Bowe of Hope Mills, NC, Polly Harrison of St. Pauls, Tammy (James) Starling of  Omaha, Nebraska, Yolanda (Pat) Weeks of St. Pauls, Evangelist  Meladora (Rev. Sylvester) McAllister of Lumber Bridge, NC, and  Ellouise (Timothy) Adams of Fayetteville, NC; his brothers: Timothy  (Cathy) McKoy of Raleigh, NC, Teddy (Gwen) McKoy of Durham, NC,  and Jeffrey McKoy of St. Pauls, NC; his grandchildren: Zaquavia,  Jalen, Nate, Nevaeh, Nick, ChaRay Jr., Malachi, Christian, Kyler, Larry  Jr., Emma, CheRae, and Landon; his great-grandchildren, Rylen and  McKenzie; his brother in law, Jerry (Grace) Thompson; his sisters in  law, Veronica Thompson and Monica (Rev. Scott) Johnson; his aunts, Ruby Malloy of San Bernadino, CA and Lela Wells of New Orleans, LA; his uncles, Allen Singletary of Charlotte, NC, Acie Singletary of  Bladenboro, NC, Derry (Lillie) Singletary, Jr. of Bladenboro, NC, and a  host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Bishop James B. McKoy, Sr.; his mother, Evangelist Bessie McKoy; his sisters, Annie Bethea, Lisa Green, and Ronita McKoy. 

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