Roger Aubrey Coggins

COGGINS, ROGER AUBREY - age 86, of Knoxville, passed away at home on Saturday, August 27th, 2011. Born in Portsmouth Virginia, Roger was preceded in death by parents Roger and Sadie Coggins, brother William and sister Marjorie Coggins Varnell. After serving in the Navy in the Pacific during WWII, he received a football scholarship to the University of Tennessee where he earned varsity letters from 1947-1949. He graduated from UT in 1950 and began a high school teaching and coaching career. He coached football, basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer in Tennessee and Virginia for 37 years. He retired in Knoxville to be near his alma mater. He attended Vols sporting events regularly until his health failed. He was a member of the UT Letterman's Club, Knoxville Quarterback Club, faithful member and deacon at First Baptist Church of Knoxville. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma, his son Paul and wife Cindy, son David and wife Lori, daughter Jane Coggins and seven grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of UT HomeCare Services Hospice. Funeral Service Monday, 7:00 pm at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Dr. William Shiell officiating. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday at 9:15 am at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for a 9:30 am interment service with full military honors provided by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church of Knoxville, 510 W. Main St., Knoxville, TN. 37902. or the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com