Jimmy MacArthur Loy, 63, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Barren County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Burkesville, KY on December 21, 1962 to the late Freddie MacArthur and Lillie Mae Crawhorn Loy.

Mr. Loy was a retired truck driver and worked for Jimmy Reliford Drilling for many years. He attended New Life for the Nations Church. Mr. Loy loved his dog & cat and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Schmidt Loy.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Joshua Janes Loy of Point Blank, TX, Nathan Scott Loy of Oklahoma, and Autumn Marie Loy of TX

2 grandchildren: Kristan Scott Hammons and Ivar Thomas Scott Blanton

3 siblings: Lisa Neat (Rick) of Glensfork, KY, Darlene Jessie (Wayne) of Edmonton, KY and Sheila Hunt (Russell) of Columbia, KY

2 nieces: Rikki Michelle Pooler (Jacob) of Columbia, KY and Isabelle Jessie (Adler Coccagna) of Glasgow, KY

In honoring Mr. Loy’s wishes, the family chose cremation and no service is scheduled at this time.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.