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Moda Coffey Obituary

Moda Raymond Coffey, 96, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2008. He was a lifetime member of Grace Brethren Church. Surviving family include his wife of 74 years, Estelle Dangerfield Coffey; daughters, Peggy Ballard of Roanoke and Phyllis Paxton of Buchanan; sisters, Louise Rose and Mildred DeBord both of Florida; grandchildren and their spouses, Diana and Lester Mitchell, Robert and Florence Scott, Debbie and Clinton Paxton, Peggy and Sam Waldron, Randy Scott, Michelle and Michael Freshwater and Lisa and Michael Moore; greatgrandchildren and their spouses, Nicole and Nathan Handrahan, Bryan and Donna Mitchell, Matthew Scott, Jessica Scott, Laurie Breeding, Rebecca Paxton, Nathan Paxton, Ashley and Travis Weeks, Justin Barton, Ashley and Matt Lindeman, Dustin Scott, Jennifer Freshwater, Rachel Freshwater and Annabelle Moore; great-greatgrandchildren, Haylee, Mara and Lila Handrahan, Kirsten Mitchell, Cameron Scott, Aidyn Paxton, Taylor and Paige Weeks. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in Roanoke with the Rev. Ron Thompson and Pastor Steve Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home or you many call at your convenience. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. Condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2008.

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Linda and Wayne Weeks

October 29, 2008

Peggy and family, Just wanted you to know that we are sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Love you all.

Frances Arthur

October 28, 2008

Estelle, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We loved Moda's smile and know he is smiling in Heaven. May you feel God's presence during this time of loss.

Elizabeth Thompson

October 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! I love you Ashley and you know I'm here for you!

PAUL DONAHUE

October 27, 2008

I will ALWAYS respect and love uncle MODA ,his memories and contributions to God, his COUNTRY ,and HIS ,FAMILY.He is most of all a lover of JESUS our CHRIST and a warrior for GOD the FATHER Iwill see him again, love PAUL DONAHUE.

Peggy Ballard

October 27, 2008

Papa;
I have loved you all my life and will continue to do so. May God help us to continue without your wonderful presence.
Peggy

Rhonda Bradley

October 27, 2008

Peggy and family
So sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers go out to you and yours.

Rhonda Bradley and family

Amy Flora

October 27, 2008

Aunt Estelle and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Uncle Moda was a sweet, sweet man and loved dearly. I am so sorry that we can't be there for you during this difficult time.
Love, Amy, Scott and Reagan

Dina Garinian Daniels

October 27, 2008

Like a song that remains in the heart
when the music is playing no more,

Like a fragrance that stays in the air
where a flower has blossomed before.

Like a poem that's warmly recalled
long after the poet is gone....

When a life is well-lived
it will leave lovely memories lingering on.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Dina

Denise Grubb

October 27, 2008

Estelle and family -

So sorry to hear of Moda's passing, but how wonderful to know he's in the presence of our Lord.

We have such warm memories of the two of you, and our time in Roanoke. I'd still move back in a heartbeat if I could!

Praying for you in the days ahead.

With much love,
Eldon and Denise Grubb (and daughter, Lindsey)

Bill and Betty Byers

October 27, 2008

Dear Estelle and family: Thanks for the precious memories we have of the years we shared with you and Moda. We know there is much rejoicing in heaven and we look forward to: "When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus. We will sing and shout the virtory!" Please know our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time of grief.

Joyce Cronin

October 27, 2008

What a wonderful christian example your sweet Moda has been to us all over the years. He will be so missed by so many. May God give you His love and comfort as only He can give during this time.

We love you so much........Joe and Joyce (Hodges) Cronin.

Glenn and Pam Mullins

October 27, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I will always miss Moda's smiling face on Sunday morning. I will miss the little chuckle he had when I called him "Young Man" and I will miss him always calling me young lady when we greeted at church. We will miss him but we will see him again in heaven one day.
Love always, Glenn and Pam

Oran Eakin

October 27, 2008

Estelle and family

It is with great sorrow and regret that Vera and I wish to send our sympathy to each and ever on of you
my prayers is god will wrap his lovings arms around you .
Will be greatly missed

With love

Oran and Vera Eakin

Ann Lephew Carroll

October 27, 2008

You probably don't remember me, but I went to church at Patterson Memorial many years ago and remember Mr. & Mrs. Coffee, He had a very long life; my condolences to the family.

Scott and Twyla Holsenbeck

October 27, 2008

Aunt Estelle and family I am so sorry that we can not be there in your time of sorrow.Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Love Scott and Twyla

Robert Scott

October 27, 2008

Estelle & Family, We pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort all of you during this time of your grief. Bob(Bobby) & Flo Scott

Ron & Thelma Thompson

October 26, 2008

Estelle & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are honored to be able to visit and share at the memorial service.

Ron & Thelma

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