William Richard “Dick” Coffey, 93, passed away June 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eula McCorkle Coffey and David A. Coffey, Sr., his brother, David A. Coffey, Jr., his wife, Nancy Newham Coffey and former spouse, Imogene Braly Coffey. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela “Pam” Coffey and step children, Sidney H. Armstrong (Tom), Marilyn H. Barrett (Jim) and William Q. Hamrick, Jr., step grandchildren Karin W. Carruyo (John) and William Quinn (Ester) of the Faroe Islands, step great grandchildren Olivia Leigh Carruyo, Laura Kate Carruyo and Samuel Williamson (Quinn) of the Faroe Islands. Dick was born December 15, 1926 in Florence, Alabama, graduating from Coffee High School and Florence State Teacher’s College. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. After service he continued his education while teaching college and working for the U. S. Government. He earned his Masters Degree at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He continued working with the government at the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service and retired from Housing and Urban Development. After retirement Mr. Coffey worked in real estate with Abbott Realty and Century 21. Dick was a beloved figure in his community, serving as Deacon in the Baptist Church before joining South Highland Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder and sang in the choir. He devoted himself to service in his community. He was a lifetime member of Lions Club International and served as District Governor for Lions of Alabama multiple District 34 B from 1993-1995. He served on the Board of Directors with Alabama Lions Sight, past president of the board of the Mental Health Association of Central Alabama, built homes with Habitat for Humanity, was past president of the Crestwood Civic Club and was voted Mr. Crestwood. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Burial service will be Friday, June 19, 2020, 3:00 p.m. at South Highland Presbyterian Church in the Columbarium Courtyard, Dr. Edward G. Hurley officiating.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Alabama Lions Sight or South Highland Presbyterian Church.
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