Ninth Generation

18491. Hoyle Bruce Coffey was born on 16 June 1941 in Watauga Co., NC. Hoyle died at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC on 12 May 2012 and was buried at Laurel Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Aho, Watauga Co., NC on 15 May 2012 .^45611,45612

Obituary, The Blowing Rocket, Blowing Rock, Watauga Co., NC, May 14, 2012

This obituary also appeared in the Watauga Democrat, Boone, Watauga Co., NC on Mon., May 14, 2012.

Hoyle B. Coffey, age 70, of 1018 Payne Branch Road, Blowing Rock, died Saturday evening, May 12, 2012, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in Wilkesboro.

Mr. Coffey was born June 16, 1941 in Watauga County, a son of the late Justin and Frances Triplett Coffey. He attended Blowing Rock High School, then served in the United States Army for two years. He returned to live in Blowing Rock where he worked at Blowing Rock Ski Lodge and ABC Store, before starting a stone supply business. He most recently worked at the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock.

Hoyle was a devoted husband, father and brother. His quick wit and sense of humor made a lasting impression on his many friends.

Mr. Coffey is survived by his wife, Nancy Coffey of the home; one daughter, Kim Coffey and husband Peter Jones of Trade, Tennessee; one son, Brian Coffey and wife Ginger of Houston, Texas; one granddaughter, Leah Coffey of Houston; one brother, Perry Coffey and wife Candace of Blowing Rock, and one niece, Lana Coffey of Lodi, New Jersey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one niece, Kelly Coffey.

Funeral services for Hoyle B. Coffey will be conducted Tuesday morning, May 15, 2012, at 11:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state, at the chapel, from 10:00 until 11:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Burl Greer. Burial will follow in Laurel Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, from 10:00 until 11:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Watauga Humane Society, PO Box 1835, Boone, North Carolina, 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Coffey family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com.

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

A living couple was married. Living (private).

Hoyle Bruce Coffey and Living had the following children: