Thomas Coffey Obituary

Thomas Lemuel "Tommy" Coffey Lenior, North Carolina It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tommy Lemuel Coffey, 86, who left this world on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC after a sudden illness. He was a beacon of kindness, compassion, and generosity - someone whose quiet strength touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Tommy was born on January 7, 1939, in Lenoir, North Carolina, to the late Willie Calvin and Macy Martin Coffey. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1961- 1964. He worked as a devoted electrical lineman for Blue Ridge Energy in Lenoir for over 35 years. Tommy loved living a simple life. He loved his home, family, friends, and neighbors and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. There was not a time he would not drop anything to help others when they needed, no matter what the circumstance may be. Tommy had a remarkable gift of making people feel special. He believed in doing good simply because it was the right thing to do- and did so without expectation or recognition. Family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers found comfort and support in his presence, and he was loved by many. He will be remembered not only for what he did, but who he was, which was a kind soul with a generous heart, and a calm and quiet force of good in the world. Tommy loved gardening, working on old cars, and spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a lifetime member of Berea Advent Christian Church in Collettsville, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Barry Weldon Coffey, and William Harper Coffey. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Patsy Beard Coffey; daughter, Tammy (Jeffery) Todd; two grandchildren, Colby Jeffery Todd, and Emma Grace Todd. A celebration of life service will be held at Berea Advent Christian Church, located at 4381 Collettsville Road in Collettsville, North Carolina. The date will be announced as soon as the family has had time to finalize arrangements in his home state. Memorial donations may be made to Berea Advent Christian Church Men's Fellowship and mailed to 3001 Summerlin Place, Lenoir, NC 28645. Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home, 522 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645 will be assisting The family with the services in North Carolina.