Max Edwin Coffey

Max Edwin Coffey, 84, a resident of Ooltewah, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church, a retiree of Bowater, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford Monroe Coffey and Nettie Lou Woody Coffey; four brothers, Howard Coffey, DuVaughn Coffey, Cledis Coffey, and Franklin Coffey; daughter, Lori Maxine Coffey; and grandson, Brett Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Loray Burrell Coffey; two children, Ed Coffey and wife Jan of Ooltewah and Vickie Williams and husband Billy of Chattanooga; two grandchildren, Adam Coffey of Ooltewah and Joanna Borunda and husband Patrick of Seattle, WA; two great grandchildren, Maya and Aine Coffey; one sister, Francine Haney; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Evans officiating. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service at the funeral home. We invite you to view the Coffey family guestbook and leave a message of condolence.