Rick D. McCoy, age 50, of Belden, NE, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thurs Nov 1st, 2018, after a 1 month battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Rick was born on March 16, 1968 to Dick & Peg (Dowling) McCoy in Osmond NE. Rick went to school in Emerson NE. He enlisted in the national guard when he was 17. He had lots of adventures with the Guard! Rick worked at several different factory jobs throughout his life. He finally settled as a welder at D.V. Fyre Tec in Wayne, NE- where he felt he finally found his lifelong job. Rick married Deanna Schmidt on Feb 14,2009 in Las Vegas. They shared a love for travel and many adventures! Rick had a special talent for making friends wherever he went. He loved telling stories of adventures with family and friends. Rick was always up for a good time! He enjoyed camping, 4-wheeling, road trips, and anything to do with his grandbabies. He taught his kids and grandkids to work hard and play hard, be respectful and enjoy life with no regrets - that's how Rick lived his life. Rick is survived by his wife Deanna Belden, NE; Daughters- Jessica Dickens (Aaron Petersen) Hartington, NE, Leah McCoy, Allen, NE Mariah McCoy, Wakefield, NE. Son- Zachary McCoy, Belden, NE. His 'babies' -Mason Dickens, Tate Dickens, his 'Diva' Brooklynn Petersen, & Erika Piel; Parents Dick & Peg McCoy, in-laws Don & Jan Volwiler, Dick Schmidt; Sister- Becky McCoy, Martinsburg, NE. Brothers- Roger & Kandy McCoy, Concord, NE, Randy & Amy McCoy, Ponca, NE; Brothers in-law Bill & Wendy Schmidt, Wayne, NE, Todd & Julie Volwiler, Carroll, NE, Troy Volwiler, Wayne, NE, Kirby & Marcy Hollowell, Hartley, IA; Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents Kenny & Dorothy (Whalen) Dowling, Harry & Irene (Close) McCoy; Uncles Rayme Dowling, Jim McCoy, Paul McCoy; Aunt Cathy McCoy; and cousin Chad Sullivan. Just know Rick loved all 'his people'! He will be greatly missed!