Col. James Edward Coggins US Army (Ret)

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James Coggins Obituary

Col. James Edward Coggins, US Army (Ret.) Summerville, SC - The funeral service for Col. James Edward Coggins, US Army (Ret.) will be held at the graveside, with military honors, Monday December 28, 2015 in Riverview Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2015.
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I was very lucky to serve under Lt. Jim in Aschaffenburg, Germany. I was a driver/draftsman, driving the BG CO's field office, HQ-64 and drawing charts and maps in S-3.. He and I drove many miles planning routes and such for marches, etc. We went to Nuremburg for a day and saw the building where the large swastika was blown up in the newsreels. He treated me like a friend and not as an underling. That was important to a 23 year old guy, married and 6000 miles away from home. It was my pleasure to do a pen and ink of Chief Sitting Bull (?) for him. I think your son got it. I spoke several times with the lady at the real estate office, but never got to speak with him. My loss. I'm sure he will be missed by a lot of folks. I know over the past 56 years I've often wondered about him. My cousin lives in Folly Beach and I had him look Jim up, but didn't connect. At 80-1/2 I still remember the laughs we all had, even with Major Rothenburg. I still talk with the S-3 gang at times. God Bless you all.

Wally Covert

Coworker

May 1, 2016

Honorable gentleman. Served in S-3 in Aschaffenburg, 59 to 60. I did pen and ink of Indian chief for him. My sympathies to you and your family

Wally Covert

May 1, 2016

What an honor to meet and care for such a special individual, his occasional smile at my dry humor made my day.
I am So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

Jackie Ammons

Nurse At CVICU-Roper Hospital

January 5, 2016

My deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers to all of the Coggins family.... Mr. Coggins RIP sir....

Sean Gould

Family Friend

December 29, 2015

Pat:
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. May he rest in peace. We shared an office together at the US Army Command and Staff College and both you and Kathy attended St Mary's College along with Jill. Take care of yourself and know that we love you.

Kathy and Roy Benson

January 7, 2016

We would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Did not get details in time for todays viewing. Our thoughts and prayers are with youand our family!!!Love you!!

Bo and Ouida Gray

December 27, 2015

Sorry for your loss . May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow

S. Washington

December 27, 2015

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27

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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

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28

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11:00 a.m.

Riverview Memorial Park

3715 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405

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