Thomas J. Coffman

April 21, 2016

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Thomas Jay Coffman 64, died Thursday April 21, 2016 at his home in Frankfort.  He was born on April 29, 1951 in Frankfort to Marvin E. & Dorothy D.  (Robertson) Coffman.  Tom retired from Alcoa in Lafayette after 30 years.  He was a 1969 graduate of Frankfort Senior High School and served his country in the US Army.

Visitation and Services

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Goodwin Funeral Home. Friends may visit one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Survived by:

Father: Marvin E. Coffman of Frankfort, 1 Daughter: Carrie A. (Husband -Joshua) Jendza-Basking Ridge, NJ, 1 Son: Adam J. Coffman, 2 Sisters: Aldene K. (Husband-Michael) Payne-Lafayette, Marsha M. Payne-Michigan, 1 Brother: Linden R. (Wife-Susan) Coffman-Indianapolis, 9 grandchildren also survive.

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He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy D. Coffman on November 5, 1996.

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15 Condolences for “Thomas J. Coffman”

  1. Scott Monroe May 4, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    So sorry to hear about your loss. “Tomcat” was a blast to work with ..we sure had some great laughs. We bring his name all the time at work..always brings a smile to my face. God bless you all

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  2. Kay Traylor May 4, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your husbands brother. God bless and give peace and comfort.
    Love and Prayers,
    Sam & Kay Traylor

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  3. Brian Wells May 4, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Our prayers are with you all. God Bless. Brian & Joyce Wells

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  4. Linda Gibson Benge May 4, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    I am so sorry to hear this news. Tom was always a very nice guy to everyone. Our class has lost many. Prayers for the family with love.

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  5. Deborah Myers May 5, 2016 at 9:33 am

    Sorry to hear of “TomCat’s” passing. He was always a fun guy to work with.

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  6. LeRoy Zook May 5, 2016 at 10:41 am

    So sorry to hear “Tomcat” has been taken from us. I worked many years at ALCOA with Tom. We spent many long nights on #21 press through the years. Tom was always a good friend and co-worker. God bless your family and please know Tom is at Peace now.

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  7. Karen Stinson May 5, 2016 at 11:12 am

    Carrie and Adam
    I worked with your dad for many years and wanted to tell you how very proud of you two he was. I feel like I know you because of school pictures and stories.
    You were his ❤️.
    This world has lost one of the good guys.
    I’m sorry for your loss.

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  8. Dick Wallsmith May 5, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    I am stunned to hear this sad news as we grew up together & were always friends no matter how many miles were between us! … our old gang of Tom, Darryl, Robert, Bill, Danny, Steve & me are what they made the movie Stand By Me about! … the brotherhood of guys that hung together through think & thin! … Tom, you’ll always be a part of me! … Rest in Peace my friend!!! … dw

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  9. Dan Randolph May 5, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    Tom was a Woodside Woodchuck buddy, hadn’t seen him in years, but he was a good friend back in the day. Have a good trip Brother!

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  10. Leslie Bird May 6, 2016 at 2:40 am

    So very sorry for your loss

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  11. Steve Ward May 6, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    So sorry about the loss to your family. Thoughts and prayers for you all!

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  12. Greg and Karen Wysong May 6, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    So sorry to read about the death of your father. We will keep the entire family in our thoughts and prayers.

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  13. MaryLynn Davis Peter May 7, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Marsha and your family, I am so sorry to read about Tom. I could not make it to the viewing due to work, but know you all were in my thoughts and prayers.

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  14. Tom Rich May 9, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Sorry to hear of this, may God put his grace in your family and you in my thoughts and prayers

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  15. Melody May 10, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss, May 10 is when I found out about the funeral. Izayah and I would like to express our condolences. Tom was a very nice man.

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