Mr. Charles E. “Chuck” Coffman, 78, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2009 at 6:50 PM at Hospice of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. He was born on June 25, 1931 in Marion, Indiana to the late Myrl G. & Violet M. (Rinehart) Coffman.
He worked at Armstrong Mold in Winchester, Indiana as well as General Houseware in Sidney, Ohio. Chuck was a member of the United States Navy serving in the Korean Conflict, Knights of Columbus, VFW in Greenville, American Flint Glass Workers, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Choir at church as well as an avid golfer. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by; wife, Mary L. Coffman whom he married on June 4, 1960 and a brother Robert Coffman.
He is survived by; children, David Coffman of Greenville, Maria Coffman of Greenville, Brian Coffman of West Milton, Ohio and Scott and wife Yvonne Coffman of Kimmell, Indiana; grandchildren, Jenna Coffman and Joseph Erskine; step grandchildren, Loretta Flenar and Katie Brandon; 3 step great grandchildren; brother and sister in law, Glen & Betty Jean Coffman of Greenville; sister, Darlene Slusher of Auburn, Indiana as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 9:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 W. 3rd St., Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Fr. John White celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 7, 2009 from 4-7 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. The Knights of Columbus will be conducting a Rosary Service on Friday at 6:45 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hospice of Dayton or Darke County Cancer Association. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.