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JOHN KIMBLE COGGINS, III Mr. John Kimble Coggins, III, age 17, of Roswell, GA, died October 24, 2005. John was born in Atlanta and attended Holy Innocents' Episcopal School, the Hyde School and Ben Franklin Academy. He loved music and played the guitar. John played baseball, as an avid snow boarder and enjoyed camping and outdoor activities. He is survived by his parents, Vicki and John Kimble Coggins, Jr.; maternal grandpraents, Wanice and Richard Dalton; paternal grandparents, John and Carole Coggins; aunts and uncles, Mark Coggins, Scott Coggins, Kelle Coggins, Chris Coggins, Julie Ferguson, Zappa Coggins and Laurie Holtshouser. John is loved and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 27 at 12 Noon at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church with Fr. David Galloway officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, October 26 from 6 until 9 p.m. at Patterson's Arlington Chapel. Memorial tributes to John may be posted by visiting www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions in John's memory be made to Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, (404) 851-9900.
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Dad
October 24, 2022
Wish you were here.
Kim
October 19, 2021
Always with me.
August 29, 2017
Always remembered.
When I reminisce about my late husband and all the good in the world he created even in his darkness ... thoughts drift back to you too. The love your parents and friends have for you still linger. You are forever loved and definitely not forgotten.
Hugs,
Patty Cakes
christian coggins
April 19, 2017
im christian coggis his grandson he wa a great man
Mom
October 17, 2015
My John, this is a place I found once, by accident, and I posted on December 20, 2011. Wow, I am almost four years on the other side of the last post and it's interesting to put into see the difference four years can make living in this world without you. I love you ridiculously, as usual, and the "missing you" just continues to get bigger. But my heart is finally lighter, my soul has healed, even though it's much more fragile, and I live without the deep, heavy black hole that consumed me for the first years after your death. A big part of me left with you. I live for the day we can be together again, son, I miss you with erecting with me. I love you.
March 6, 2015
miss you bud
October 10, 2012
Never forgotten, You were so young to be taken from us. I know you affected many people and changed the way many look at life.. in my case it was a good thing.. I am over the anger at God, at life in general and want to be with you again one day.. numerous examples that you are out there watching over me, your mom and your friends allows me to smile now at your memories... Love always, Dad
December 30, 2011
My beloved son,
I googled your name - as I do ever so often because.... well, just because - and I came upon this site. I was surprised to see it and then even more surprised to see that I'd actually put two messages on it. I don't remember doing it; however, it's wonderful to read that so many others have remembered you.
Looks like it's been a year since anyone has posted.... so I'm glad I stumbled here tonight.
Christmas 2011 has come and gone and the year 2012 is just two days around the corner. That means seven Christmases without you and now stepping into another year where the world continues to blithely go on as if your death never mattered. Well, it matters to me. I just want you to know that. I love you beyond words can say. To say "I miss you" is ridiculous.... no words can describe what it's like to live without you in my life. I can't wait to see you in heaven. Mom
Laurie Coggins
January 3, 2011
John. I so wish u could have met cj. He looks just like you. I tell him all about u. Your dad took him snype hunting. We all miss u more than u know. Feels good knowing u r keeping an eye in us. Love u more than u will ever know. Laurie chris & cj.
Joshua Kishel
January 3, 2011
You will not be forgotten...
dad
January 2, 2011
missing you. you were and are my dreams and future.. life happens, death too. but the good we will do in your memory shall be worthy of a geat big grin from you.. reminded daily what you meant to others and truely inspired and gave'and and help friendship in a real and kind and meanaful way to many.. time moves on, deep down many have been changed. not just your mom and i.. we are making a diference in your name and i am so proud of what you allowed ohers to receive.. very proud of what's happening. put a good word in for us to continue to share and give real and genuine help in your name. always, my son, always
Janet Chapman
October 3, 2010
On this beautiful fall day, I just wanted to tell you that you are loved still, thought of often, and missed by so many.
Janet Chapman
Wende Ramseur
May 24, 2010
It was a wonderful day May 22, 2010 "Down by the river" celebrating life.
Thanks go to Kim for making us all aware of just how wonderful and fragile life is, in remembrance of his son, John.
Mom
December 14, 2008
A 4th Christmas without you, my John.... how it hurts. I miss you more than ever and I love you. Life without you is sad. With God's help, I pray for restoration of a life that holds meaning without you here with me. I can't wait to see you in heaven.
Lola Brito
October 16, 2008
Hi loved one,
We still loving you and you will always be in our hearts. You are around and happy, I know that. My prayers are with you!!
Thanks for everything,
kim
October 15, 2008
you are here in so many ways. love+.. you will be forever young.. peace
father
March 7, 2008
Happy 20th Birthday son! always and forever+. love dad
kim
December 20, 2007
always, y'all.... http://john-coggins-iii.memory-of.com/ merry christmas
dad
October 21, 2007
roonie.. miss you. love you. life will never ever be the same. but now i can at least smile when i talk of you. i smile when i think of how you might think about how cool it was that anyone can google your name, john coggins iii, and see your website. you are a golden spirit. love
dad
October 7, 2007
watch and keep us in the spirit of living our lives while here on earth.. what we do and the differences we can make by connecting to others while living the gift of life god gave us will shape and reach others.. JKC3 , be an inspiration to teens and young adults to make there lives significant.. god bless you and your memories forever+ !!
August 9, 2007
whats's strange is that you'll be always 17. i miss the young adult you would be.. but it's great seeing your friends, classmates and peers growing up. you WILL "stay forever young!!" god bless us.. peace
kim coggins
June 26, 2007
I had a thought and it is only mine, but the 24th day of every month is a day I mark time with.. it's now 20 months.. JKC3 had a message and a reason for being here.. I choose to believe he chose to live and share every moment in life. He wanted to make that moment special.. carry on y'all
March 4, 2007
to the most alive guy i have ever known...
friend
February 13, 2007
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY JOHN !!!!
parents
January 4, 2007
Thank you very much.. You all, but mainly John's friends keep us going. We love you for keeping John's memory alive..
Dad
December 25, 2006
Hey Roonie, missing you but loving the memories.. couldn't be prouder of you and your individualism.. you told me more than once you were Golden.. How did you know? !!.. God bless.. Merry Christmas, son!
Brito
December 12, 2006
At Christmas time I wish that you are near of GOD and that your spirit is full of peace.
Someday all of us will meet you on the heaven. Thanks John for everything. I love you!!
Kim and Vicki
December 10, 2006
Friends of John are invited to celebrate his love for Life Friendship and of course Christmas in Roswell on Friday night December 29.. we would love to see you all there..
October 30, 2006
We still think about you everyday
Amir Kabiri
October 24, 2006
Hey John,
I've been thinking about you man. I will always remember your great presence and wonderful spirit. I hold on to the great memories we had together. I miss you man. See you on the otherside.
Dad
October 23, 2006
http://john-coggins-iii.memory-of. com .... pictures, stories, videos, music and more.. Please remember and share.. thank you all..
Some old friends
October 21, 2006
Hello John,
Know you are coming up on a hard day. Please know that there are so many still remembering you and your son and what you have been through. We won't forget . Take care and sending hugs.
Love
Goreth Brito
October 1, 2006
Hey John,
You are still loved from everyone forever. Someday all of you will meet again. Be in peace and happy!!
My pray is with you also.
kim coggins
October 1, 2006
october 1st, 2006.. for past 2 months i have been dreading this month.. the past 30 days, my mind has been trying to relive what you were doing each day this time last year. the scariest part to me is i now know that in october of last year the last few days of life were at hand.. i wish so much john i had somehow known that then.. 17 1/2 yrs together and the world that you mom and i knew was coming to and end, destroyed is a better word.. JC know that you were by far the greatest gift ever given to us. so much today revolves around the memories of you.. from visits to your gravesite to building memorial gardens.. yes, john, you now have 3! i can hear you saying "cool" just now. to mom naming animals after you.. "cool" or Moooom! or the ever present "thats so...!!" whatever your uniqueness is trying to be kept alive.. mom even wrote, now its up to 6 pages of "things i miss about John".. some of the most endearing, sweet, sad, wonderful cute, and stupid johnisms.. you are and were the best, roonie.. love forever+, dad .... REMEMBER...
dads
July 23, 2006
9 months ago tonight John passed on and our world changed.. it was a sunday, as is today, told John i was proud of him and loved him while watching tv, we went to bed i woke at 3 30 and found him.. Why John??
Janet Chapman
June 11, 2006
So sorry to read that Zappa passed away. He was such a wonderful character kind of dog and a part of your lives for as long as I can remember!
I love you both and you stay in my constant thoughts and prayers.
Love, Janet
dad
June 6, 2006
hey buddy.. zappa passed away today.. know you'll be glad to be with him again.. miss you much, think of you always.. forever+ dad
kim
May 16, 2006
oh john.. graduation is this weekend. your spirit, and love is there.. your friends, classmates, teachers and the school have been so comfronting and my connection to you.. smile upon us. i get the feeling you are there.. miss you .. love forever+.. mom and dad
Dad
April 24, 2006
John, everything is our lives is now looked at as before 10/24/05 and after.. 6 months ago today.. your memories will never fade away.. your death affected so many, because you reached out to others and were always yourself.. God bless you, son.. love Dad
Bailey & Kim Wilkie
March 13, 2006
Dear John,
We didn't get to see you very much but we cherish the moments that we did. We hope you know how much you were loved by all and how you made such a positive impact on others...Happy Birthday
Bailey & Kim Wilkie
March 13, 2006
Dear John,
We didn't get to see you very much but we cherish the moments that we did. We hope you know how much you were loved by all and how you made such a positive impact on others...Happy Birthda
Dad
March 8, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!! 18 TODAY.. I miss you badly.. but got your website up and running even w/ your own music on it.. www.john-coggins-iii.memory-of.com
Susan Ashcroft
March 7, 2006
Thinking of you all on the eve of John's birthday - it won't be an easy day, hope your memories of happy birthdays gone by will give you strength tomorrow. Love to you always,
Susan Ashcroft
February 26, 2006
john-coggins-iii.memory-of.com
February 4, 2006
i love you man.. the world ain't the same
Betsy Bartlett
January 24, 2006
Its been three months and i still think about you multiple times everyday. i miss you with all my heart and i hope you are doing alright. kim and vicki i will see yall soon and i love you guys. take care of us john i know you are still with is somewhere. i love you
mom
January 24, 2006
My darling boy,
I love you with all my heart and words can't express how very, very much I miss you. You were the light of my life, you made me laugh all the time, and I simply adored you. Nothing prepared me for you leaving me so soon. You walked to your car, turned to smile at me, said a quick "bye, I love you" and I never saw you again. But I will see you again one day, and until I get there, please light up heaven in that way only you can and keep everybody laughing. I can't wait to be with you again, until then, I'll see you in my dreams, my darling.
I love you with all my heart,
Mom
dad
January 22, 2006
hi buddy.. its 3 months tonight that we told each other good night.. i am replaying in my mind so many different ways this accident could have been avoided.. the entire situation is just senseless.. my life will never be the same without you around to share in it...your mom and i are going to help others help themselves, just as you did..its all about that now..we hope many will always remember who and what John Coggins iii was and all about.. mike suggested a JOHNAROO benefit.. we like the idea..of course david will play and hopefully others.. your memorial garden turned out fantastic.. god bless you and your memories..love forever+.. dad
GET'N READY FOR SCHOOL
January 3, 2006
JC BY RIVER
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JOHN AND CODY BY RIVER
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JOHN AND MADISON
January 3, 2006
dad
December 24, 2005
jkc iii christmas eve and you are not here to ask what < air quotes > "santa" might bring... i know you wanted the doors for your car that opened like straight up.. i thought you were crazy but i looked at the pictures you had on the coffee table in the basement and thought they were really cool and so you... madison has been driving your car for the last 2 months, we knew you would like that, yesterday she got a land rover discovery for christmas.. she was sooo excited.. we love her and loved that you two had each other... merry christmas roonie.. i hope you and all your new friends up there have a merry christmas celebrating jesus' birthday.. it is going to be very hard for us tomorrow without you.. love always forever +.. dad
dad
December 11, 2005
roonie, i would would like to hear just 4 words... in a dream or some other way "Mom, Dad, I'm okay!" John you are/were the best.. i couldn't have had a better son or friend.. there is not one thing i would have changed about your personality.. kind, giving, accepting, somewhat irreverent, why be normal kinda attitude.. love always.. Dad
outwardbound 2004
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john and cousin andrew
November 29, 2005
16th b'day steamboat
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dad
November 25, 2005
john..a month later we have no answers..we want and need to see hear and be near you now.. posted some pictures today.. vicki, i and david are determined to keep your memory alive.. mem.com ..its not hard now but 50 yrs in the future we want you to live thru others ...your mom and i will trade places with you so that your wisdom could be shared with others..you were GOLDEN.. love forever+
john coggins iii
November 25, 2005
christmas was always special ay our house
November 24, 2005
vicki and john
November 24, 2005
November 24, 2005
date night
November 24, 2005
backyard by river
November 24, 2005
vicki and
November 24, 2005
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john and vicki
November 24, 2005
alexa ryder
November 13, 2005
mr. and mrs. coggins..
thank you for letting me be a part of everything for john. from what i heard from day one of meeting john, you were great parents. he loved you soo much. i was jelous of the way he talked about you two, and when i came to atlanta, i finally got to see and expierence everything he talked about with me. i wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and so is john. i think about him everyday. i hope things are going alright for you guys, and i know that you hear everything im saying from a lot of other people, and they all mean it..and i do too. i had a short time with john, compaired to other people..but at hyde, as you know people get close quick, and i fortunatly got to spend a goooddd amount of time there with your son..and he had a great heart and i know that he is at peace now and we will all see him sometime in the future...take care
Dave Cross
November 7, 2005
Kim & Vicki,
Shawn and I were both heartbroken to hear about the loss of your best buddy. I can only begin to imagine what you both are going through right now. Hopefully, the memories and the love of all the lives John touched will wash over you and soothe your pain. We love you both and our hearts are with you,
Robert & Barbara Sorrell
November 4, 2005
Kim and Vicki
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your son John. Our prayers go with you, during this most difficult of times.
Robert & Barbara Sorrell
November 4, 2005
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your son John. Our prayers go with you, during this most difficult of times.
john's dad
November 2, 2005
its been over a week now, the thoughts and prayers and stories of you are piling up daily. i know you love the attention!! and we love it for you.. pictures and more are at www.mem.com.. love you buddy.
Beth Ebelhar
November 1, 2005
Mr.& Mrs Coggins,
I was lucky to meet John several times a few weeks ago at the home of my niece, Madison Miller. I have never met a young man who made such a impression on me as he did. I've read all the wonderful messages,he must have touched many people. Your family will be in our prayers.
Frank Walker
October 31, 2005
Kim and Vicki,
I was astonished and saddened to hear about John's passing. I have read through all the messages and it's easy to see that he had many friends and his passing leaves a huge vacuum. Please accept my condolences at this difficult time.
LAURA Corrigan
October 31, 2005
My Heart goes out to you and your family.
You are in out thoughts and prayers- Please let us know if we can do anything for you
All our love
Laura Hopkins Corrigan and family
Roy Wicker
October 31, 2005
Kim,
I wanted to tell you how sorry I was to here about your son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jessica Brensinger
October 30, 2005
Mr.+ Mrs. Coggins-
My deepest sympathies are with you now and always... I've spent hours thinking of what I can do to help you feel better, and I can't think of much. Please let me know what I can do - ANYTHING I can do.
I, too, have memories of John from the beginning, in pre-school. His heart was always in the right place (and still is), and you were wonderful parents to him; I can tell that without even being close friends with him or this family.
I saw you both in church this morning, and I wanted to give you both a hug. You left early, so I'll give you a hug next time. You are very strong parents, individuals, and adults.
Please let me know anything and everything I can do to help your family through this difficult time.
You're all in my prayers, and so is John.
Love,
john At 15
October 30, 2005
Bill and Donna Holbrook
October 29, 2005
We are friends of John and Carole from our years in Elberton to the present.
We have met you, but most of our memories are of what they have told us. One vivid memory is seeing John and his mother dancing at Chris and Lori's reception. He seemed to glow.
Kim and Vicki-keep these happy memories in ypur hearts.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Doug,Juanita,Russell Tyler
October 28, 2005
Vicki and Kim,
We were so sorry to hear about John. We have some fond memories of all of you at NYO baseball. You are in our prayers.
Doug,Juanita and Russell Tyler
Mandy Griffin
October 28, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coggins, Although I do not know you personally, I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to you. My daughter, Kelly Sanders, goes to BFA. She and John had Geometry together, and she always said having Geometry with John made it more fun. I know all the students are taking it very hard. Please know that my prayers are with you. Mandy Griffin
Val Napolitano
October 28, 2005
Dear Kim & Vicki
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts & prayers will be with both of you.
terry sullivan
October 28, 2005
All the Sullivans loved John; the summers at Lake Burton;New Orleans;all the sleepovers and touch football games.
He lives on as "The Man".
Page Aiken
October 27, 2005
Dear Kim,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not know John, but I do know that God has a plan for him. Maryellen and I have you (your family) and John in our prayers.
Page & Maryellen Aiken
Wende & Tom Ramseur
October 27, 2005
Dear Kim and Vicki,
We can not begin to imagine the grief you suffer from the loss of John. Your gift, John, touched so many people in his short time in life. He was the light in your eyes; he lightened other's lives. Be assured he is at peace now in God's kingdom. God giveth and God taketh away~He has a devine plan for each of us.
Thank-you Kim, for your advice today at the funeral: "Tell people you love them, life takes on a new perspective..." You've given me a gift today (through John), you have reminded me to count my blessings and take joy in our children and to really see and appreciate all of their amazing qualities for they truly are a blessing which we can be thank-ful for, for any amount of time they spend with us.
Praying for time and strength to ease your pain. You loved him dearly-know that he knew that. Wende.
Steve Odom
October 27, 2005
Kim;
I am so sorry for your loss; words simply can’t express my feelings right now. The other night when we met to discuss our sons being together at Ben Franklin as well as when we were at Dykes together, meant so much to me. Please let me know if there is anything you need, or if you just want a friend to talk to. I will be there for you.
Nate Baldi
October 27, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coggins:
I was shocked when I heard what happened to john.The reverend at my church( Lang Lowry) told me the awful news.John was a great friend to me when I attended Holy Innocents.He was really funny and he made some of the funniest jokes.I remember some of my birthday parties that he came to when we were little.I am going to miss him.My parents send there regards.
Nate Baldi
October 27, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coggins:
I was shocked when I heard what happened to john.The reverend at my church( Lang Lowry) told me the awful news.John was a great friend to me when I attended Holy Innocents.He was really funny and he made some of the funniest jokes.I am going to miss him.My parents send there regards.
Jeff Rosen
October 26, 2005
Kim-
I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
David Grigereit
October 26, 2005
Kim and Vicki - I am sorry for your loss. Although I only knew John for a brief time several years ago when I had the privilege of being his coach, I still recall John's relentless and fearless competitive spirit. The joy John expressed when he was on the mound and it all came together for him was an absolute delight to behold. My prayers for God's comfort are with you. And I know that you will treasure the memories of a wonderful young man.
Sue Groesbeck
October 26, 2005
Dear Kim and Vicki,
It was difficult news to receive. I first knew John when he was still a little boy - who then grew to be a Middle Schooler, with blond highlights, full of energy and aspirations. I knew you as good partners - to each other and to me. Kim and I together got the first contribution for the Pre-School. I have such poignant recollections of particular times together. Mark and I talked at length last evening about our memories of times with you. I think of the good times with John and know that your strong faith and your close circle of friends will sustain you through the hard days to come.
My love to you,
Sue
Adam Gibson
October 26, 2005
Kim and Vicki,
I just heard the news and want you to know I am so so sorry. Kane is my Aunt and I've know you through her. I am thinkg of you both and will keep you in my prayers.
Adam Gibson
Kane Katz Nephew
Megan McCarthy
October 26, 2005
Dear Kim and Vicki,
I was so saddened to read about your loss. There's just nothing words can express. I hope that in the days to come, the support of your friends, family, and faith will help you find ways to keep John's spirit alive forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Megan
Kristen Farrell
October 26, 2005
To the Coggin Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I just want you to know he is in a better place. He will be missed dearly by all his friends and everyone that surrounded him day in and day out. I knew him through a friend of mine when I lived in Georgia. I am so sorry about everything. God Bless and Stay strong. He is watching over all of us now. He and your family are in my prayers.
-Kristen
John Cox (Dykes '72)
October 26, 2005
Kim - I never had the chance to meet your son, but I am certain that he was just like you in many ways. Always so bright and full of zest. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oliver Cooper
October 26, 2005
Kim,
I am sorry to hear about your son's death. Lang Lowrey called to tell me. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this impossible time. At some point you have to believe that God has a plan, even if we can't understand it.
Stacey and Oliver Cooper
Lisa Reese
October 26, 2005
Kim -
I am so sorry to learn of your enormous loss. May you find the strength you need through family, friends, and faith to get you through your grief.
Lisa Imwold Reese
Stacey Wypyski
October 26, 2005
Kim and Vicki, I was so sorry to hear about John. My heart and prayers are with you. I hope you will be able to find peace in his wonderful memories that you will cherish forever.
Stacey Wypyski
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