Coy Lee Alvarez, 78, of East Palatka passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at his home due to a sudden illness. He was a native of Starke, Florida and had lived here since 1956. He graduated from Bradford High School in Starke and later from Jones Business College in Jacksonville. He was also one of the original organizers of Putnam State Bank and was an avid Gator Fan. Coy was very involved with the community. He was a member and past president of the Palatka Jaycee’s and the Palatka Elks Lodge. He was also a member of The Moose Lodge, Putnam County Shrine Club, VFW, and was a Mason, as well as being involved in many charitable organizations throughout his life. He had been the owner and president of A&W; Mobile Home Sales for the past 44 years. He had also owned the Alibi and the Shady Rest in Palatka.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Alvarez Franklin, his parents, Gilbert and Eva Lee Alvarez, sister, Darlene McGovern and a brother, Walter Arthur Alvarez.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Alvarez, son, Coy T. Alvarez, step-son, Andy Livingston (Staci), step-daughter, Jeanette Hoover (Bobby), sister, Linda Kay Alvarez Wilkerson, grandchildren, Emily and Gracie Alvarez, Colin and Emma Livingston, Ryan Lee Horne, John Mark Franklin, Jr., Dustin Everett, Blake Everett and great-grandson, Jayce Ryan Horne.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Johnson-Overturf Chapel with Mr. Ronnie Clark and Mr. Blake Everett officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Coy’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.