Difference between revisions of "Luke McCoy"
m (Reverted edits by Randomhill (Talk); changed back to last version by Admin) |
(date of death added.) |
||
| (12 intermediate revisions by 9 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Infobox Biography | {{Infobox Biography | ||
| subject_name =Luke McCoy | | subject_name =Luke McCoy | ||
| − | | image_name = | + | | image_name =LukeMcCoy2.jpg |
| image_size =150px | | image_size =150px | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = | ||
| date_of_birth =[[December 6]], [[1939]] | | date_of_birth =[[December 6]], [[1939]] | ||
| place_of_birth = | | place_of_birth = | ||
| − | | date_of_death = | + | | date_of_death =January 16, 2016 (Lung Cancer) |
| place_of_death = | | place_of_death = | ||
| occupation =Radio talk show host | | occupation =Radio talk show host | ||
| Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
| children = | | children = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Luke McCoy''' is the moniker of '''Luther Ralton Eason''' (b. [[1939]]), a talk show host for the [[WCOA]] radio station. He | + | '''Luke McCoy''' is the moniker of '''Luther Ralton Eason''' (b. [[1939]]), a talk show host for the [[WCOA]] radio station. He hosted the "[[Pensacola Speaks]]" call-in show as well as the morning news program with [[Don Parker]]. He is married to [[Katherine Ann Felton-McCoy]], an account executive with [[Cumulus Broadcasting]], WCOA's parent company. |
McCoy served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and with the Marine Corps in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action.<ref>[http://wcoapensacola.com/default.asp?pid=4444 WCOA Air Personalities]</ref> He and callers frequently exchange the Marines greeting, "Semper Fi." | McCoy served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and with the Marine Corps in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action.<ref>[http://wcoapensacola.com/default.asp?pid=4444 WCOA Air Personalities]</ref> He and callers frequently exchange the Marines greeting, "Semper Fi." | ||
| − | Known for his outspoken conservative views, McCoy | + | Known for his outspoken conservative views, McCoy described himself as "the common man's intellectual." In [[2006]], he founded the organization [[WASPO]] in opposition to illegal immigration. He strongly opposed the [[Community Maritime Park]] project. He has also urged his listeners to use the phrase "Merry Christmas with extra Jesus" during the holiday season, as a reaction to the so-called "[[Wikipedia:Christmas controversy|War on Christmas]]". |
| − | On [[May 18]], [[2007]] McCoy stepped down as host of the "Pensacola Speaks" program. He offered no explanation for his departure except to say, "I've made some powerful enemies | + | On [[May 18]], [[2007]] McCoy stepped down as host of the "Pensacola Speaks" program. He offered no explanation for his departure except to say, "I've made some powerful enemies and I thought it best for the station and all concerned that I step aside."<ref>"Luke McCoy signing off." ''Pensacola News Journal'', May 18, 2007.</ref> He returned (again without explanation) when the show resumed on [[June 11]]. |
| + | |||
| + | In late [[2008]] he said he wanted to retire from radio, effective [[December 19]]. After his retirement, he relocated to South Carolina. | ||
| + | Died from lung cancer January 16, 2016. | ||
==Other images== | ==Other images== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:McCoyWASPOshirt.jpg|McCoy at a [[WASPO]] "swarm" with a shirt that reads "Speak English Dammit!" | Image:McCoyWASPOshirt.jpg|McCoy at a [[WASPO]] "swarm" with a shirt that reads "Speak English Dammit!" | ||
| + | Image:LukeMcCoy.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 04:21, 20 January 2016
| Luke McCoy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | December 6, 1939 |
| Died | January 16, 2016 (Lung Cancer) |
| Occupation | Radio talk show host |
| Spouse | Mary Janice Eason (div. 2001) Katherine Ann Felton-McCoy |
| Parents | Marvin Curtis & Juanita Marjorie Eason |
Luke McCoy is the moniker of Luther Ralton Eason (b. 1939), a talk show host for the WCOA radio station. He hosted the "Pensacola Speaks" call-in show as well as the morning news program with Don Parker. He is married to Katherine Ann Felton-McCoy, an account executive with Cumulus Broadcasting, WCOA's parent company.
McCoy served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and with the Marine Corps in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action.[1] He and callers frequently exchange the Marines greeting, "Semper Fi."
Known for his outspoken conservative views, McCoy described himself as "the common man's intellectual." In 2006, he founded the organization WASPO in opposition to illegal immigration. He strongly opposed the Community Maritime Park project. He has also urged his listeners to use the phrase "Merry Christmas with extra Jesus" during the holiday season, as a reaction to the so-called "War on Christmas".
On May 18, 2007 McCoy stepped down as host of the "Pensacola Speaks" program. He offered no explanation for his departure except to say, "I've made some powerful enemies and I thought it best for the station and all concerned that I step aside."[2] He returned (again without explanation) when the show resumed on June 11.
In late 2008 he said he wanted to retire from radio, effective December 19. After his retirement, he relocated to South Carolina. Died from lung cancer January 16, 2016.
Other images[edit]
McCoy at a WASPO "swarm" with a shirt that reads "Speak English Dammit!"
References[edit]
- ↑ WCOA Air Personalities
- ↑ "Luke McCoy signing off." Pensacola News Journal, May 18, 2007.
 | This biographical article is a stub. You can help Pensapedia by expanding it. |
