James A. Coffey Sr., 85 of South Pittsburg was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 20. On December 22, 1939, James was born to the late Henry Coffey and Ida Cothron Coffey in Hollywood, Alabama. He was married to Easter Louise Glenn Coffey before her death. James was a member of and served as a deacon of Primitive Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, as well as a deacon at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church in Hollywood, Alabama. James worked in manufacturing for U. S. Stove Company. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and a long-time resident of South Pittsburg. James was a hardworking man and was well known as “Deputy Dog”.
James is preceded in death by his father Henry Coffey and mother Ida Cothron Coffey, wife Easter Louise Glenn Coffey, son Fred Coffey, daughter Mellisa Coffey, brother Roy Coffey, sisters Gracie Coffey, Gladys Robinson, Hattie Coffey, Marie McDonald, Ann Coffey and grandson Darius Coffey.
Left to cherish his memories are his sons James Coffey, Paul Coffey, daughters Dorothea Coffey, Melissa “Nicee” Coffey, grandchildren Jermaine, Calvin, Lamar, Renee, Deanna, Brian, Amera, Jawon, Daequan, Marquis, Deizmond, Ashle, DeMarius, Tykerion, Demiyah, Zay, a host of great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews other family members as well as special friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper.
Funeral services were also held on Sunday April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, with Minister George Green and Minister Paul Robinson who officiated.
James was laid to rest on Sunday, April 27 at Cumberland View Cemetery immediately after the funeral service was held.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.
The Marion Tribune – May 1, 2025
