Roy T. Coffey

Roy T. Coffey, 88, of 5143 Georgetown Road , died peacefully at 10:19 AM , Saturday, November 16, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born September 13, 1925 in Franklin, Roy was the son of the late Clinton and Fay (Hovis) Coffey. On February 14, 1947 he married Ruth Kightlinger, who survives. They were happily married for 66 years. Roy proudly served his country in the Navy as a Seaman First Class during World War II, serving in the South Pacific Theater. Roy was employed as a mechanic for Joy Manufacturing for 41 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Franklin V.F.W. Post #1835 and the Franklin American Legion. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, fixing things, and especially spending time with his family and his cat Missy. In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by his daughters, Judy Harry, Barbara Shaderline, and Karen Blair and her husband, George, all of Franklin; his brother, Norman Coffey and his wife, Lois, of Franklin; his grandchildren, William Cunningham of Franklin, Joyce Grassmyer of Marienville, Richard Shaderline and his wife, Rebecca, of Franklin, Robert Shaderline of Franklin, Troy Blair and his wife, Kolly, of Powhatan, VA, and Latisha Melendez and her husband, Luis, of Travis Air Force Base in California; his 14 great-grandchildren; and his 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; two infant brothers; his brother, Eugene Coffey and his wife, Ruth; and his son-in-laws, William Harry and Frank Shaderline. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, from 2:00- 4:00PM 7:00-9:00 PM . Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., with pastor Scott Woodlee of the Franklin Alliance Church, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Franklin Alliance Church, 1200 Otter Street, Franklin, PA, 16323 and/or the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard, 411 9th Street, Franklin, PA 16323 . To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.