Warren Wallace Hoy, 61, of Rocky Point died peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded with love by his family.

He was born August 24, 1955 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Fred Bert Hoy and Beatrice Barnes Hoy. Warren was preceded in death by his brothers, Russell and Jimmy Hoy; and step-mother, Eloise Batson Andrews Hoy. About a month ago Warren's beloved and loyal, Lanka passed on to dog heaven. May Lanka R.I.P.

Warren is survived by his beloved wife of nine years, Julia "Julie" Marie Winch Hoy; brothers, Danny Hoy and Johnny Hoy; several nephews and nieces, including, Tracy Hoy and Wendy Wells Nilsson and her husband, Kris; loyal friend to the end, Claudee Jackson; and one of Warren's beloved canine friends, Hobo.

Honoring his country, Warren served proudly in the US Army. Loving being outdoors in God's beautiful world, Warren was an avid hunter and fisherman. A favorite passion of Warren's was anything having to do with NASCAR. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home with the Rev. William Hill Pearsall conducting the service. The family will receive friends following the service.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.