Born Jan. 10, 1935, in Amherst County, he was the son of Nelson McKinley and Mary Thompson Coffey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ipock Coffey; his brother, Aubrey Thomas Coffey; and his sisters, Lois Webb and Madeline Johnson.

Mr. Coffey served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Newport News Shipyard.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was conducted Friday, May 24, at Green Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Terry Bostic.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. NG