ARTHUR COFFEY 

Arthur Wade Coffey Jr., 77, of Raphine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home. 

Born on Nov. 19, 1946, he was a son of the late Arthur Wade Coffey Sr. and Elizabeth Cohn Coffey of Boone, N.C.

He graduated from Appalachian State University, receiving his doctorate in ministry at Lutheran Theological Seminary. He was a member of the Old Providence A.R. Presbyterian Church. Arthur enjoyed his military career and retired as a lieutenant colonel. After retirement, he was a Veterans Administration chaplin in Butler, Pa. 

Surviving are his wife, Connie Coffey; children, Julie Moose (Channing), Brooke Coffey, (Amanda), Isaac Coffey (Misty), Adam Coffey and Amber Fitzgerald (David); stepsons Chad Conner and Colby Conner; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and sister, Martha Crosswell (Joe).

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Ludwick Cemetery in Fairfield by Pastor Patrick Malphrus.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Franklin Graham Samaritan Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.