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Quinton COFIELD Obituary
Cofield was a Navy veteran and later retired from Northrop Grumman Shipyard after 43 years of dedicated service. He was an active and faithful member of Second Baptist Church East End.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 45 years, Deleatha "KK" Cofield of Hampton, Va.; two sons, Marcus Cofield (Ronnie) of Hampton, Va., and Corey Cofield (Janice) of Long Beach, Calif.; three sisters, Lynne Logan (Jim) of Newport News, the Rev. Lithia Carter of Carrollton, and Dr. Phyllis Pajardo of Manassas; two aunts, Beatrice Harris and Georgia Cofield of Newport News; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
A homegoing celebration will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Second Baptist Church East End, 3307 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, with Pastor Avery E. Miller officiating.
O. H. Smith and Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cofield family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Quinton COFIELD
Mark Bullock
November 2, 2023
I Still Remember the good times we had in yard he was my first supervisor in the yard. and I started in Nov. 1987, lol I know he is missed.
Mark Bullock
November 2, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mark bullock
November 13, 2010
To the Cofield Family I am very sorry for the loss and I know he will be missed by many you have my blessing for the whole Cofield family and friends Love you Mrs. K you and the family are in my prayers
Naomi Maxwell
November 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Quinton Cofiel. Only God can heal the pain caused by the lost of a loved one, but joy comes in the morning, the joy that Quinton is in the arms of Jesus. May God's riches blessings be upon you KK and the entire family.
Juanita Jennings
November 12, 2010
Gone but never forgotten. I will miss my Uncle so much, he was my friend, my protector, my confidant and whatever I needed, whenever I needed. I rejoice in knowing that you are in a better place and you are with your beloved family and you and my mother are together again.
"God's garden is so beautiful because He only picks the best."
Quianna Kelly
November 12, 2010
Sending Love and Prayers your way on behalf of Betty Kelly's family!Losing a love one can leave an unbearable heartache that only God can heal...May God and the memories of Mr. Cofield comfort you all during this time and anytime you need it!Weeping endures for a night but joy comes in the morning!He's gone physically but he will never be forgotten because his memories will always live in the minds and hearts of each and everyone of us!
Rev. Dr. Gwen Roy
November 10, 2010
May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow, and may the happy memories of Q.A. bring joy to your life.
keenan greene
November 10, 2010
now and forever u will be missed but today we celebrate rebirth into heaven today u will hear our joyous cry not of pain but of happiness to c that you want for nothing and pain is just a memory the short time i spent with you were full of laughs and happy thoughts so with that i will bid you farewell but also tell you i will see you again my uncle and a friend
Rev. Richard L. Brown
November 10, 2010
To the Cofield Family:
My prayers are for you all during this time. May you allow the Holy Spirit of God engulf you with His comfort, peace, strength, and love. Be ever mindful the Lord is as close as the mention of His Name.
Audrey Williams
November 9, 2010
Deleatha & family
On behalf of your classmates of the Carver Class of 1963, we want you to know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Know that God is always in control.
Dallas Dempsey
November 9, 2010
You're in our thoughts and prayers. Much love and may God be with you. Dallas and Cheryl
November 9, 2010
Our prayers are with you in your time of loss. Mr. Coffield was a joy to our family and he will be greatly missed.
Katrina Stevenson (daughter of Dallas and Cheryl Dempsey)
Brigette Harrison- Collins
November 9, 2010
Please know that you are all in my prayers. God Bless.
William [Bunky] Brown [R.n.]
November 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frances Hooper
November 9, 2010
Deleatha & Family, I extend sympathy and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. God, family and love ones will comfort and keep you, may the memories ease the pain of your loss.
November 9, 2010
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family during the passing of your loved one. Be assured in knowing that God's Word is true: "To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord". "Q" is now in the presence of the "lover of his soul", the Lord Jesus Christ. Be encouraged and know that others are praying for you and your family as you walk through the new chapter in your life.
November 9, 2010
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, but I must admit that my heart rejoices to know that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". "Q" is now with the the lover of his soul, the Lord Jesus Christ!
Patsy (Coles) Ward
November 9, 2010
To Lynne, Lithia, Phyllis and the family,
On reading of the passing of your brother Quinton, a rush of fond memories came to mind of our childhood on 36th Street. Although not related, your parents were always Aunt Lelia and Uncle Ralph to me because that is just how they made me feel, a part of a real family and looking back, there was always something going on in this little house with a big family; be it a sibling's marriage; the birth of a baby; a son's visit from the military; Lynne or Lithia arguing over whose turn it was to put the chickens in the coop; their arguments about scaling or gutting fish for the fish fry; whose turn it was to do the dishes; the mumbling; the eye rolling; waiting for the over town bus; shortcuts through the schoolyard. Those were only a fraction of memories of the Cofield family. But wait! There’s more; remembering names that went something like "Feedie", short for Phyllis, or "Fivey", short for Sharon; the thumb sucking and two fingers in a mouth of missing top teeth. You guys had it made from the good cooking; the home always smelling of disinfectant; the clothes dancing on the clothesline; Aunt Lelia always ironing everything to seeing Uncle Ralph always smiling as he walked across the grounds of Booker T. Washington "knocking off from work". He was tired, yet never complained. Yep! The family man he truly was. That was family and I thought you gals had the richest family in the world. Well, all of you are in my prayers and thoughts and be assured that by the Grace of God, Quinton is resting in peace.
Mr. Leslie Bailey
November 9, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
John Crutchfield
November 9, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
cindy jones
November 9, 2010
So sorry for your loss, god bless you and family.
November 9, 2010
Marcus, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Please know your friends mourn with you during this season.
Keeping you lifted in prayer, Alton E. Croslin, Jr. "Shakey"
Dorothy Gilchrist
November 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
orlando serrell
November 9, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Eric Johnson
November 9, 2010
To the Cofield Family,
Words can't adequately express how heavy my heart is!!! Cousin Q.A. has been a God send to me and a lot of others who had the great fortune of knowing him! I will miss him! "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." REST IN PEACE "Q"
David Lawrence
November 8, 2010
Q was one of the first guys that worked with me when I came to NNS, and we worked together many times over the years of our careers. He was an excellent mentor, always with good humor and proved to be a truly unique and original character. I count myself most fortunate and blessed to have known this wonderful person. God bless the family left behind. What a treat heaven will enjoy with Q.
Martin Loius
November 8, 2010
To the most Wonderful Woman I have ever seen "May god be with You!"
ELLIS W.L.
November 8, 2010
MRS.COFIELD,SENDING MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AFTER HEARING THAT COFIELD(Q)PASSED AWAY.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
James(Cadillac) Hill
November 8, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 8, 2010
To the Cofield family " I was truly sadden to hear of the passing of Mr Cofield may God bless yuor family in this time of bereavment". Shaun Stroble and family (Newport News VA }
Theresa Brooks
November 8, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 8, 2010
To the Cofield Family I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of QA, my prayer are with you at time, just remember, God knows best.
Bert Clarey Browwning-Pender
Cristal Greene
November 8, 2010
I miss u and love u uncle QA. You were more than just an uncle to me u were the grandfather i never had and i love u for being there for me.
Linda Hawkins Hamlet
November 8, 2010
I was truly sadden to hear about the passing of "QA". My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Waverly Thomas Jr.
November 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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