Born in Horseshoe Bottom, Ky., Mr Coffey was raised in Monticello, Ky. He came to California in 1941 and lived in Berkeley prior to moving to El Cerrito seven years ago. At the time of his death he was a supervisor at the Naval Supply Center in Oakland. Mr. Coffey was a member of the Christian Church.
Surviving are his widow Ruth, two daughters, Mrs. Martha C. Bell of El Cerrito and Mrs. Joan Davey of Sacramento; a son, Lewis C. of Oakland, two brothers, Coleman and Foree, both of Monticello, Ky., a sister, Mrs. Cittie Parker Of San Fernando, and three grandchildren.
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