William C. Coffey

He was a 50 plus year member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, Building Superintendent, Sunday school teacher, member of the Male, Mass and Senior Choirs, and faithfully drove the church van. He was a US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam where he received the Good Conduct Medal. William was a member of American Legion Post #354. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961 and attended Lockyear Business College for a year and a half. He was a devout Christian who enjoyed helping others. He loved his family, friends, church family and especially his pastor.

William is survived by his wife of 35 years, Artie Marie Coffey; three sons, Carlos Miller, William Keith Coffey and Sean Shelby; two daughters, Catherine and Dorothyanna Coffey; ten grandchildren, Tonya Dade and husband, Chris, Dyshakia Shelby, Sean Shelby, Jr., Cheyenne and Khloe Miller, A’Lexus Lowry, Ty and Chance Shelby, Alex Miller and Summer Shelby; great-grandchild, Zion Dade; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends; and one great-great-niece.

Friends may visit Thursday, February 3, 2011, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 701 Oak Street. Services will be 11:00 AM Friday at the church, officiated by Rev. Todd M. Robertson, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 701 Oak Street, Evansville, IN 47713.