Homer Ted COFFMAN

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STRATFORD - Homer "Powder" Coffman, 74, of Munday, formerly of Stratford, died Sunday, March 27, 2005.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Stratford Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers at Stratford.

Mr. Coffman was born to R.H. "Hardy" and Peggy Coffman on Sept. 1, 1930, in Stratford. He died as he lived, with honor, dignity and courage. His thoughts during his illness were of his beloved wife of 54 years, "Diz," his children and family, and his friends. Never did he complain nor loose his keen and unique sense of humor.

From Feb. 9 through March 27, he was surrounded by the loving and gifted caregivers of Northwest Texas Hospital and Harrington Cancer Center. It would be impossible to name each of you, but know the family will forever be grateful for your integrity and love that was shown to "Powder" and our entire family. Our hearts will always hold a place of honor and respect for each one of you.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Perry and Bud; and three sisters, Joyce, Barbara and Linda.

Survivors include his wife, Delores; three children, Colleen, Carey and Chad; five grandchildren, Wendi, Todd, Korte, Keitha and Ky; three great-grandchildren, Sierra, Savanna and Presley; and three sisters, Francis, Peggy and Patsy.

The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Stratford.

The body will not be available for viewing.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 30, 2005

Homer married Delores Eleanor MARKLEY on 6 Aug 1950 in Brown Co., South Dakota. Delores (daughter of George Lee MARKLEY and Nyla Alice BANCROFT) was born on 29 Jun 1932 in Highmore, Hyde County, South Dakota; died on 20 Dec 2021 in Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas; was buried in Statford Cemetery, Statford, Sherman Co., Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Colleen Cay COFFMAN
2. Carey Ted COFFMAN
3. Chad Cory COFFMAN