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Isaiah Coakley Obituary

COAKLEY, Isiah Entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 30, 2006, Mr. Isaiah Coakley, Jr. Residence, 21 Cleveland Street, Charleston, SC. He is the beloved husband of the late Sarah Coakley; beloved father of Isaiah Coakley, III, Lillian Coakley, Eunice Coakley, Marjorie C. McIver (Winston), Marlene C. Jenkins (David), Sharon L. Coakley, Catherine C. Harrington, Claudette C. Watkins, Blondell C. Gadsden, Myra Thompson (Anthony); beloved father-in-law, Laurette V. Lee. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 121 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC (Downtown). 723-3066. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 1, 2006.

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Davika and Valdosta Mann

November 15, 2006

You have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.

The Williams Family, Formally of Columbus St.

November 5, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tony Elmore

November 5, 2006

Blond,Jamila,and the entire Coakley family: My family and I offer you our most sincere condolences. May God bless and keep you all in his ever loving care.

Joy M. Walton

November 4, 2006

To Lillian and Family:

Please know that you are in my prayers during your period of bereavement. May God continue to keep you in His care!

Bruce & Thelma Grant

November 3, 2006

Sharon, Marlene and family

Please know that we share with all of you in the loss of Mr. Coakley.

Genita Wilson Thompson

November 3, 2006

God is our refuge and strength may He be with you in your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
With Deepest Sympathy
Genita and Family

Carlotta German Goodwin and the Friendship AME Church School

November 3, 2006

Blondell and Marlene, our prayer for you and your family is that the love of God enfolds you during your journey through this difficult time.

Ghee Blain-Johnson

November 3, 2006

My prayers go out to the family at this most difficult time. Your father was a very nice man. Rhetta,thanks for allowing me the opportunity to meet and spend time with your family.

Virgie Bryant-Green

November 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

JUDY LEGARE

November 3, 2006

Blondell, Claudette, Jamila & The Coakley Family:
To God Be the Glory for all the Great Things He has done and will continue to do. Think about the Good Times you had with Mr. Coakley and always remember, "God will not put no more on YOU than you can Bear. He was my Brother of the Craft and my Brother in Christ. I could imagine Mr. Coaklely singing, "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Since I laid my burdens down, Jordan River, I'm bound to Cross and I know he said, God has been good to me therefore I won't Complain. Mr. Coakley was a well know Soldier of the Cross. So to all of the Family, Be Blessed and Be there for Each other. My Family and I will keep you in our Prayers.
Judy Ann Legare-ILC/BIR/ISS at WAMS

Patricia Smith

November 3, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to you and your Family. Know that our prayers are with all of you.

Tamiko, Patricia & Henry Smith
Brooklyn, New York

Kristine Broughton

November 3, 2006

To Jamila and the entire Coaklely Family:
You and your Family have my Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Father/Grandfather. Keep the Faith and be of Good Courage. My Family and I will keep you all in our Prayers.
Kristine Broughton(SCS at WAMS) and Family

John&Mag Wilson

November 3, 2006

To the Coakley Family, there are no words that one can say at a time like this God is still on the throne
and he is good all the time and all the time he good.So keep looking up to him. we love you all john& mag Wilson

Preston McKever-Floyd

November 3, 2006

Marjorie and Family, My family and I extend our deepest condolences to you at this time. We feel very connected to all you through Marjorie and her family. Please allow the compassion and care of others to sustain you during this time of challenge.

Charles H. Brown,

November 3, 2006

To the entire Coakley Family,
Mrs. Dorothy Brown and Rev. Charles H. Brown express our grief with you as you celebrate the Home Going of your father,beloved. It was my pleasure teaching many of you as you came through High School. It is our prayer that each will look at the life of your father and mother at this time and honor them with your continued commitment to the Lord, Jesus Christ, who is your comfort in times like these. May His blessings be upon the entire family from this day forward.

Yours in His service,

Rev. Charles H. Brown, A.M.E. Pastor Retired & Sis. Dorothy S. Brown

Joanne Jenkins

November 3, 2006

To The Coakley Family,

God only loans a cherrished being to us, when he is ready to plant another seed, he does it in His own time. I know you are thankful for the times you shared with your father.

Doris-Simmons Grant

November 3, 2006

To Sharon and Family:
May the blessing of the lord be upon you and your family during this difficult time.

Anthony Dixon

November 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of need.

ELDER CHARLES AND SISTER BERNICE SIMMONS

November 2, 2006

TO THE COAKLEY FAMILY: PLEASE KNOW THAT WE SHARE YOUR SORROW. MR. COAKLEY WAS A BEACON , GUIDING LIGHT AND A SPIRITUAL FATHER TO US. HIS CHEERFUL SMILE AND WIT WILL BE MISSED ESPECIALLY THIS YEAR AT THE TRUSTEE BOARD XMAS PARTY !WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. WE LOVE YOU !

November 2, 2006

To The Coakley Family,

I am sorry to hear the news of your Father's death. You ALL are in my thoughts and prayers as you face this sad time in your lives. May God surround you in his Love, and give you all the strength to face the days ahead.

Peggy McCloud-Lide & family (Charlotte, NC)

Gail Frasier Moultrie

November 2, 2006

The Coakley Family,

May the Lord give you peace that surpasses all understanding during your hours of bereavement.

Delores Simmons Williams

November 2, 2006

Sharon,
May loving memories of your father
Comfort you in this difficult time
And help you be at peace.
My prayers are with you and your family.

Jerome Jenkins

November 2, 2006

My prayers and thoughts are with you all, Please stay strong and God will take over from HERE.

Felisa Grant McDavid

November 2, 2006

May the sufficient grace of our heavenly Father sustain you during this difficult time. Be assured that Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Carolyn Wright-Porcher

November 2, 2006

Lillian and the Coakley Family, My sympathy is extended to you at this time of grief.Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
Love,
Carolyn

Clarie K Washington Choir

November 2, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF ISAIA COAKLEY JR

A LIMB HAS FALLEN FROM THE FAMILY TREE.
I KEEP HEARING A VOICE THAT SAYS,
"GRIEVE NOT FOR ME. REMEMBER THE
BEST TIMES, THE LAUGHTER THE SONG.
THE GOOD LIFE I LIVED WHILE I WAS
STRONG. CONTINUE MY HERITAGE, I'M COUNTING ON YOU. KEEP SMILING AND SURELY THE SUN WILL SHINE THROUGH.
MY MIND IS AT EASE, MY SOUL IS AT REST. REMEMBERING ALL, HOW I TRULY
WAS BLESSED. CONTINUE TRADITIONS,
NO MATTER HOW SMALL. GO ON WITH YOUR LIFE, DON'T JUST STARE AT THE
WALL. I MISS YOU ALL DEARLY, SO KEEP UP YOUR CHIN. UNTIL THE DAY
COMES WE'RE TOGETHER AGAIN."

Caudell Capers

November 2, 2006

Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness May you continue to hold the memories of your loved one close to your heart. May God continue to strengthen you through these days. Our prayers are with you and your family. Earl & Caudell Capers & family

Carlyle and Geneva Dixon

November 2, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Johnetta German-McLean

November 2, 2006

To the Coakley Family: My condolences to you during this your time of bereavement. Mr Coakley was such a soft spoken, humble person. He will truly be missed, but God makes no mistakes. I can see him now singing on that Heavenly Choir. Sincerely,

Lora

November 1, 2006

TO THE COAKLEY FAMILY:
My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Hold on to God's unchanging hands. He promised in His word that He will never leave you nor forsake you. He has also promised that in your weakness, He is strong.

Albertha Fernandez

November 1, 2006

May time and cherished memories help to gently ease your sorrow, giving you hope and strength with each new day.

Jeraldine Porter (Curry)

November 1, 2006

To the family :

God never sends the winter without the joy of spring... and though today your heart may cry tomorrow it will sing. If we put our problems in God's hand, there is nothing we need understand it is enough to just believe that what we need we will receive.

May God bless each of the family members.

Bernard A. Grant

November 1, 2006

I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Hesha (Nesbitt) Gamble

November 1, 2006

On behalf of the Greenville (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., I offer condolences to the Coakley family. Eunice, please let me know if the chapter can be of any assistance to you and your family.

Hesha (Nesbitt) Gamble

November 1, 2006

To the Coakley Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of bereavement. Claudette, you may not realize how much you touched our lives while we played for you from 1992-1996. I learned many things from you that I cherish to this day. Know that I will keep you all in my prayers.

The Pryor Family

November 1, 2006

To the Coakley Family: In Loving Sympathy. Let not the cup of pain overflow the heart, but seek for the joy that remains in memories, made sweeter by living, and knowing that loss is heaven's gain... Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

edna dreher

November 1, 2006

Dear Mrs. Gadsden, Mrs. Watkins, and the Coakley Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and hope in the Lord.

Love, Edna Dreher

Edna Dreher

November 1, 2006

Dear Mrs. Gadsden, Mrs. Watkins, and the Coakley Family:
I am thinking of you and praying for you in this difficult time. May the warm memories of your father soothe you, and may you continue to look to the Lord for hope and comfort.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Edna Dreher

Linda McPherson

November 1, 2006

May god keep you and your familyin his loving arms,during this time of sorrow.

Sam and Juanita Frink

November 1, 2006

Our prayers are with you and the family. We are so deeply saddened by your loss.

Gail Williams-Clark

November 1, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ann & sally twins

November 1, 2006

our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief may your memories bring you comfort.

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