Michael D. McCoy was born November 24, 1969 in Rochester, New York to John McCoy and Ethel McCoy- Norris.

He attended school in the Cleveland School District.

Michael "Big Mike" was loved and well known by many in his family and his community. He grew up surrounded by family and plenty of friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandmother; Mrs. Johnnie B. Brown and son, Kazell Thompson. Michael departed this earthly life, Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Ethel Norris; daughters; Wykemia and Tiara Thompson of Cleveland, MS; Mekia, Makyhia, Makayla, M' Nasia, Mikyli and Katelyn McCoy, Deja Ward and Asia Walls all of Cleveland, MS; sons: Derrick Williams, Michael McCoy, Jr., Michael McCoy III, Karstina Ashford and Jalen Ward all of Cleveland, MS; brothers: James (Cindy) Thompson of Crowley, TX, James Norris of Cordova, TN; sisters: Tara McCoy and Loretta (Jarvis) McCoy both of Cleveland, MS, Sharon Norris Brown, Angela Norris both of Cordova, TN, Tina Norris of Fort Worth, TX; a special friend, Antheijah Span; four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins and friends.