James Marion Coffey

James Marion Coffey, age 62, of Lawrenceville, GA, born July 9, 1952 in
Dayton, OH entered Heaven January 24, 2015.
James (Jim) served his country in the Navy with pride for 6 years, January
1973 - January 1979. He was 2nd Class Petty Officer, ETN-2 aboard the US
Naval Submarine USS Shark 591, a fast-attack nuclear submarine.
His civilian career began at Michelin Tire's Production Plant in Dothan, AL.
He moved to Atlanta, GA in 1983, working for The Southern Company from which
he retired as Sr. Network Engineer in 2001. At the time of death he was
employed as Sr. Network Engineer for Comforce at the GA DOT, a job he
enjoyed immensely. He was well respected for his work ethics and great
sense of humor. His deep love and devotion for his family was a living
testimony to everyone.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Deborah L. Coffey, and their
devoted sons, Brian C. Coffey & Michael W. Coffey of Hoschton, GA, his
sister, F. Charlene Hogge of Arvada, Co, and his sweet mother-in-law Fay
(Noble) Sowers of Lawrenceville, GA, Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law,
Larry & Wanda Sowers of Dayton, Ohio and Fred & Sue Buchholtz of Benton, LA,
and many loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Delbert Coffey and
Thelma May Coffey, his father-in-law, Louis Elwood Sowers and nephew whom he
loved dearly, Joshua M. Sergent.
Jim is so greatly missed. He was highly intelligent, kept a positive
attitude and even through times of great physical suffering, he never
complained. He enjoyed bowling, billiards, playing poker, debating politics,
and studying the Bible. His greatest love was that of our Heavenly Father
and through that love, he loved all others.
His memorial is planned to be held on March 7, 2015 at the Clay City United
Methodist Church in Clay City, KY. Final internment will be in the Clay
City Eaton Cemetery in Clay City, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to Gwinnett County Senior Services.