Crossville, Tennessee - Howard was born in rural Campbell County and passed away peacefully at his son's home in Punta Gorda, FL. Howard is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Cora Evelyn Coffey; father, Fred C. Coffey; and mother, Laura Burton Coffey; sister, Grace Albertine; brothers, Evidirl Coffey, Raymond Coffey and Charles Coffey. He is survived by his son, Stephen Coffey; daughter, Cynthia Janssen; son-in-law, James Janssen, all from Crossville; grandchildren, Melissa Coffey, Justus Hall, Megann Hall and great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Coffey.

Howard was orphaned at age nine during the height of the Depression and spent eight years of his life at Beulah Mountain Christian Academy, in Whitley City, KY. Steve and dad still go up there and plant flowers each spring at their facility.

Howard was a WW II veteran with the army that was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany. Howard ran the Gulf gas station in Rockwood, TN and then went to Detroit, MI and worked for several car factories. He returned to Kingston, TN where he owned Lakeside Golf Club. After selling that, he worked at Emory Golf club as the superintendent in Harriman, TN.

After retiring he moved to Atlanta, GA to work for his son's landscaping company for 10 years.

Howard was always a fisherman, golfer and he loved his family. He was the most humble person who loved his Lord and didn't have any enemies. He took great pleasure in helping others.

Flowers are appreciated, or a donation to the orphanage 2995 Beulah Heights Road, Whitley City, KY 42653.