Born on Nov. 19, 1946, he was a son of 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 chaplain 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 greatgrandchildren; and sister, Martha Crosswell (Joe).

A graveside service was conducted 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.

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