James Madison Coffee, Jr., Born November 18, 1918, reached up and took the hand of Jesus on January 5, 2015, at the age of 96, to celebrate eternal life and complete his family circle. Preceded in death, his parents James and Bessie Coffee, his sister Virginia and brother Robert joyfully welcomed him home. A WWII veteran, James proudly served his country in the Army Air Forces and later fulfilled his passion for education at Duke and Cornell Universities before finishing his doctorate in education at Harvard University. Over his lifetime, he was blessed with a rewarding career in guidance and counseling at Clark University, Jacksonville University and finally retiring from Stetson University. He loved his Lord and Savior and enjoyed teaching Sunday School as a member of Lake Shore Baptist Church. He is not gone from our hearts – just gone ahead, and the Lord is his Shepherd, he shall not want. It is well with his soul. May the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The family gratefully appreciates the loving care he received from the staff of angels at All Saints Catholic Nursing Home. James is survived by his nieces Donna Orvin (Pat) and Sharon Hilton, two great nieces Julie Stimson (Matt) and Stacie Carithers (Kyle), as well as many dear friends and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205, with Reverend Steve Mouzon officiating. The viewing will be from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., prior to the service on January 10, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake Shore Baptist Church or charity of choice. Visit www.townandcountryfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or to share a memory with the family.
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