PORTLAND — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Coy of Portland, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the young age of 47.

David was born on Dec. 24, 1975, in Nevada, Missouri, a son to Carroll Wendell Coy and Betty Jo Bunker. David grew up in Maine in the Lake Region area and was a 1995 graduate of Lake Region High School. After graduating, he worked at Sabre Yachts and Salvation Army for many years. He is remembered by many as a man of good heart, who would always help his friends and family.

Throughout his life, David enjoyed wrestling, football, collecting comic books, baseball cards and CDs. In his free time, he watched WWE wrestling and the Patriots. He expressed his emotions through drawing and artistic expression.

David was predeceased by Carroll Coy.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Jo Bunker of Florida; Leo Thomas Collins, whom he fondly referred to as his “dad”; and siblings, Pamela Collins, Kimberly Collins, and Jason Collins. He was loved and cherished by his nieces, nephews, and other step siblings.

A celebration of his life will be held privately at the Shalom House.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of Portland.