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William Michael Coffey
October 12, 1950 - April 10, 2024
William Michael Coffey passed away April 10, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 12, 1950, to Perry and Clair Coffey. Bill, as he was known, was the youngest of four children.
He graduated from Paschal High School and Abilene Christian University with a degree in business. He spent many years as a store manager. In 1984, Bill trained as a Surgical Service Specialist in the U.S. Air Force before serving in the Reserves until 1989. He later began working for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement in 2015.
Bill was a longtime member of Aledo Church of Christ and left many friends when he moved in 2019 to Wilshire Place Assisted Living in Lubbock, where he was a favorite of his caregivers.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Ronald Coffey, Janice Wright, and Kathy Clarke. He is survived by eight nieces and nephews and their families.
Bill will be laid to rest Friday, April 19, at 2:00 PM at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth, TX.
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Rick Stone
Another friend lost too soon. I remember Bill as a jolly guy who always had a shy smile on his face. He and I and Jimmy Orr played football together and only Jimmy had real football talent. Bill and I got issued the goofy odd shaped helmets that the B team wore and the coaches had to write our names on adhesive tape on the front of the helmets so they could acutally remember what to call us instead of "Hey you!" Rest in peace, Bill, maybe we will be better football players in the next world. If not, save me a spot on the bench.
Kathy Alexander
I remember Bill as a quiet, shy guy and an extremely nice person. I didn't have contact with Bill after high school but I do recall once when I was in Danny Cole's Vet clinic he told me what a great friend he was. Rest peacefully Bill.
Kathy Alexander
Jeff Baker
At least Bill is now reunited with his longtime friend Danny Cole.
Dub Ambrose
Although I remember Bill, I'm sorry to say our paths didn't cross much, unless it was during the chaos in the hallways between classes.
I pray for comfort for Bill's family members. And I also want to express my appreciation for the comments from fellow class members. We all affirm the reality that this life is not all there is and that there is hope for us in the next life for reunions, joy, happiness, peace, and love.
May we all live the rest of our lives in these foothills of Heaven and then look forward to one day being more alive than ever with our Lord, surrounded by loved ones, and in that place we will never have to say "goodbye" again!
Paul Dally
Didn't know the raschal but we are losing too many classmates.. RIP brother.