1943
2016
Donald Gene Coffey, 73 of Liberty, died Friday, September 30, 2016 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash after recently being diagnosed with cancer.
Don was born May 26, 1943, the son of Robert Granville and Gladys Katherine Hammer Coffey. Don graduated from Union High School in 1961 and was a ten year 4H member. Don was married at the College Corner United Methodist Church on July 7, 1962, to the former Arlene Smalley. He was employed at Dresser Roots as a machine repairman and retired after over forty years of service. Don was a skilled carpenter who worked on numerous architectural projects, including building his own home. He was an outdoorsman and greatly enjoyed family cookouts, bonfires and taking his children fishing at "the crick." In his leisure time, Don loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, attending tractor pulls and watching sports. He also enjoyed decorating for Christmas and bird watching with his wife. Don was a selfless man who always offered a helping hand, especially to his children.
Don is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Arlene Smalley Coffey; his children and their spouses: Chris G. Coffey and Karen of Liberty; Natalie Brock and Tony of Connersville; Clarissa Caudill and Brian of Liberty; Shane R. Coffey and Amanda of Richmond; his grandchildren: Candace Baker, who Don raised as his own daughter; Allison, Maisy and Kaden Steele; Adrienne and Landon Caudill; his great-grandchildren: Baylee and Hunter Baker; his brother: Albert Coffey of Bath; several nieces and nephews;
his schnauzers: Zoey and Peaches.
Don is preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Keith Coffey and infant sister: Helen Jeanie Coffey.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Fosdick Chapel, Liberty with Pastor Troy Caudill of Grace Community Church officiating. Interment will follow in College Corner Cemetery, West College Corner, Indiana. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service where memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send the family condolences, please visit www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.
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October 10, 2016
Sigrid Page
Clarissa, I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. He was obviously a great man because you are a great woman. I wish your family peace until you meet again <3
October 4, 2016
Evelyn Moore
Amanda, Shane and family,
My heartfelt Condolence to you all.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Evelyn Moore
October 3, 2016
Dean and Sharon Sacre
Arlene, so sorry to hear this; our prayers are with you . I enjoyed seeing him at some of the auctions. I have fond memories of Gene. My heart and prayers are with you. God bless you. Sincerely, Dean and Sharon Sacre
October 3, 2016
Nancy (Stone) Smith
Arlene & family,
So sorry for your loss ......
October 1, 2016
Kathy Sturgeon
Arlene, Natalie and families -- so sorry for your loss. I remember Don always with a smile on his face, and joy in his heart. He loved watching his children and their friends having fun. Gina was always at your home and loved every moment of it. too bad that you girls grew up and grew apart. Anything that I can do let me know. You are always in my thoughts and prayers --Kathy Sturgeon
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