Eighth Generation

14172. Everett J. "E. J." Coffey was born on 4 March 1923 in Tennessee. Everett died in Bean Station, Grainger Co., TN on 28 June 2014 and was buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, Blount Co., TN on 2 July 2014 .^38270,39272

Obituary, The Daily Times, Maryville, TN, Mon., Jun. 30, 2014

Everett (EJ) Coffey, age 91, of Bean Station, Tenn., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014, at his family home. EJ wrote his obituary in his own words: "I am a veteran of WWII and I served with the 32nd Division in the Pacific. I later joined the Air Force where I served out the remainder of my 29 years of service to this wonderful country. I was extremely proud to serve my country, and I would do it again. I was not saved until I returned from WWII. I was very thankful that the Lord let me live to return home to my sweet wife Audrey after the war. After I was saved at the age of 24, I dedicated my life and heart to God when I joined the old Calvue Baptist Church. Later, Audrey and I moved to Blount County and we joined Morning Star Baptist Church in Maryville, Tenn. I have been a member of Morning Star for over 40 years. I missed the church when I returned to Bean Station, Tenn., after Audrey passed away. I enjoyed coming back to my hometown where I was born May 4, 1923. I spend a lot of time roaming the hills of Granger County with my faithful dog, Shadow. My father, William Ira Coffey, and my mother, Jane (Mallicote) Coffey, passed away many years ago. I am preceded in death by all of my brothers and sisters. My wife, Audrey (Hodge) Coffey, went to be with the Lord Jan. 19, 2004, after a wonderful love-filled marriage of 62 years. I am longing for the day when I join her in Heaven as we walk through the beautiful Pearly Gates with Jesus." Survived by good friend, Patsy Hess. The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Smith's Trinity Chapel, with the Rev. Tommy Russell and Rev. Jim Claiborne officiating. The burial and committal service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, in Alcoa, Tenn., on Wednesday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m. with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN 37803; 865-983-1000; www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

Everett J. "E. J." Coffey and Audrey E Hodge were married on 6 October 1941 in Grainger Co., TN.³⁹²⁷³ Audrey E Hodge was born on 16 February 1925. Audrey died in Maryville, Blount Co., TN on 19 January 2004 and was buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, Blount Co., TN on 22 January 2004 .^39274,39275

Obituary, The Daily Times, Maryville, TN, Wed., Jan. 21, 2004

Audrey E. Coffey, age 78 of Maryville died Monday, January 19, 2004 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Mrs. Coffey was saved at a revival at a very young age. After having met in Bean Station at a young age, Everett (E.J.) and Audrey have been best friends and loving couple every since. She was a true companion and a loving and devoted wife. Preceded in death by: parents, William (Bill) Hodge and Lyda Hodge; brother, Kenneth Cameron. Survivors include: husband of 62 years, Everett (E.J.) Coffey; stepmother, Ella Hodge of Morristown; brother, H.D. Hodge of Dover, Delaware; sisters, Louise Wells, Jean Hodge, Wanda Toby, Pauline Wells, Brenda Carpenter, and Phyllis Arwood all of Morristown; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and entombment at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 22, 2004, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Preacher Tommy Russell and Rev. Danny Jenkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Morning Star Baptist Church, 3412 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37804. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com