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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Robert Lee
Coffey
September 14, 1930 – May 4, 2013
ROBERT COFFEY age 82 years of 130 L. Hancock Road, Columbia, KY
entered his heavenly home on Saturday, May 4, 2013 after several months illness.
He was born September 14, 1930 in the Knifley Community of Adair County
the son of the late: Eligah and Mary Bedwell Coffey he was preceded in death by three brothers, Hobert Coffey, Junior Coffey, Viril Coffey and by a sister Mae Burton
Survived by his wife of 62 years Agnes Taylor Coffey of Columbia, KY
One son: James Robert "J.R." Coffey of Columbia, KY
Three daughters:
Alice (Wayne) Irvin of Columbia, KY
Linda (Ricky) Smith of Columbia, KY
Judy (Kyle) Stephens of Russell Springs, KY
Two brothers:
Romer Coffey of Columbia, KY
James Coffey of Edinburg, IN
Three sisters:
Nannie Swallows of Edinburg, IN
Betty Rooks of Edinburg, IN
Polly Rooks of Edinburg, IN
8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren survive and 1 step great grandchild
Mr. Coffey was a member of the Caldwell Chapel Separate Baptist Church where he had served has a deacon and board member. He was a foreman for the R. E. Gaddie Asphalt
Plant in Columbia for many years and was a self-employed electrician and plumber. He was a charter member of the Adair County Rescue Squad, a member of the gospel group "God's Workers". He was also an avid long time CB radio operator with the handle of "Coffee Cup"
Funeral service: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Clergy officiating: Bro. Jim Antle
Interment in the Bearwallow Cemetery
The family request visitation after 4:00 PM on Monday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Pallbearers: James Coffey, Wayne Irvin, Ricky Smith, Chris Coffey, Sam Smith, Shawn Smith, Jonn Stephens
Honorary pallbearers:
Elvin Giles, Romer Coffey, Eugene Rooks, Bobby Coffey, and the member of the Caldwell Chapel Separate Baptist Church
Visitation : Monday May 6 2013 after 4:00 PM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Services : Tuesday May 7 2013 at 1:00 PM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Interment : Bearwallow Cemetery N
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