Beckham County, OK - Obits: Joe L. Coffey, 1928
Monday, 10 Dec 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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COFFEY, JOE L.
(16 Aug 1928, Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
DEATHS.
The many friends and relatives are mourning the death of Joe Coffee (sic),
who passed away last Monday evening.  Mr. Coffee had been sick for about
two weeks, but not thought serious until Monday morning when he was rushed
to the Erick hospital where an examination showed that he had been
suffering from appendicitis and a rupture of the appendix caused his
death.
Mr. Coffee has lived in the Sweetwater community for a number of years. 
He leaves a wife and ten children.  Funeral services were held at the
Buffalo cemetery, Tuesday evening, under the directions of the Masonic
lodge.
(30 Aug 1928, Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
DEATH.  Joe L. Coffey was born in Cook county, Texas, August 26, 1888.  He
was converted and joined the Baptist church at the age of 19 years.
He was married to Miss Ola Thomas, October 16, 1910, at Buffalo church. 
To this union 11 children were born, 1 child preceded the father in death
having died in infancy.  He departed this life August 10, 1928 at the age
of 39 years, 11 months and 24 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure wife and ten children of the immediate
family.  He also leaves a father, five brothers and 1 sister, namely Will
Coffey of Oklahoma City, Granville Coffey of Sweetwater, Oklahoma, J. W.
Coffey of Erick, Oklahoma, T. C. Coffey of Mayfield, Oklahoma, L. Coffey
of Grimes, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Jane Knox of Mayfield, Oklahoma.
He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. 
His mother passed away May 18th, 1919, she was laid to rest in the Buffalo
cemetery.
And thus we are confronted with the truthfulness of the Divine injuction
(sic).  "It is appointed unto men once to die."  In the going of Mr.
Coffey the wife and children have suffered a loss irreparable humanly
speaking, yet in their sorrow and loneliness they can enjoy the priviledge
(sic) of casting all their care upon Him who can sustain at all times. 
Mr. Coffey had a extensive acquaintance and a host of friends who showed
their sympathy during his illness also attending the funeral in such large
numbers.  The funeral was conducted by Brother S. N. Wilson at Buffalo
church on August 21.
The Masonic Lodge of Erick conducted the closing service at the grave.

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