The Reverend Dr. Bruce W. Coggin, 82, of Fort Worth passed away on September 24, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.
A Memorial Mass will be held on October 29, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth with The Right Reverend Rayford High celebrating. Reception following.
Bruce was born in Lafayette, Louisiana to Wayne and Jane Coggin. He held a Bachelors in Spanish and Masters in French and a PhD in Shakespearean Studies. He attended seminary Seabury-Western Theological Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood in 1966. He served many parishes and positions within The Episcopal Diocese of Texas-North Region. He was a gifted speaker, storyteller, lecturer, teacher, and minister for those whom he served for 56 years.
Father Coggin is survived by his three children and five grandchildren.
The family requests that memorials be given to 4 Saints Pantry in lieu of flowers or plants. Father Coggin served here often as a volunteer and would be pleased to continue to support their efforts to provide nutritious food to those in our community.