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Michael Coburn Obituary

MICHAEL DARNELL COBURN, 53, of Memphis, production supervisor at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, passed away Friday, October 19, 2007 at Methodist South Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yvonne Elaine Coburn; daughter, Michelle Y. Coburn; son, Evan Darnell Coburn; stepsons, Marcus Anderson and Lee Money; five sisters, Margaret Key, Mildred V. Coburn, Nita J. Felton (Horace), Ida M. Payne, Delores J. Coburn, and June C. Hammons (Terrence); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 26, and funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, both to be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church. S. W. Qualls Funeral Home 901-526-2181

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Oct. 26, 2007.

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Erdyne Skates

November 7, 2007

Mildred, Elaine, Michelle and Evan

May the peace of GOD be with you doing this difficult time and may your memories make you smile. Michelle and Evan keep up the good work in school and remember how much your father loved you.

bennetta king

October 30, 2007

I am deeply sorry about the lost of your husband, father,bother&uncle.god will never leave you alone to god be the glory
Bennetta king

Christine Wells

October 27, 2007

To the Coburn Family:
May you find comfort in knowing that there are those who share your grief and may God grant you peace. Yvonne, Michelle, and Evan, remember, I am just a phone call away.

International Free and Accepted Modern Masons & OES

October 26, 2007

To the Coburn Family
God has brough Michael Coburn Peace, Love and Understanding.
It is what inside that counts.

Lois Carter

October 26, 2007

Coburn Family
God Bless Your family.
He has already Bless Michael with a loving family like you.

Earnest Plunkett

October 26, 2007

To the Coburn Family, I am sorry for our lost. Truly, Micheal is in a better place. May the LORD comfort you all in this time of bereavment. God Bless. Earnest,Justin & Elisha Plunkett

Mickey & Barbara Parks

October 26, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Michael King

October 26, 2007

Yvonne, I was saddened to hear about Michael's transition. I know you and Michelle and Evan problem don't understand why this happened, but God does not make any mistakes. He will grant you Peace, Courage and Strength during these painful moments. Just know that we are praying for you and May God's Grace and Mercy overshadow you. Your Former Co-Worker

Emma Dixon and Family

October 26, 2007

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled,neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

Our deepest condolences.

The Deborah Circle of Metropolitan Baptist Church

October 26, 2007

To the Coburn Family:

May God keep you in his comfort you and give you peace.

Larry and Janice Gilmore

October 26, 2007

Our sympathy to the Coburn's Family, look to the heaven, for his battle is now with our LORD.
Bless and keep your head and heart to the heaven for all we have and need is faith.

Tinka McDonald

October 26, 2007

To Yvonne, Michelle,& Evan you'll always be in my prayers. Remember always to look to the hills from whence cometh you help for it will always be the Lord our God. May God continue to you & your family love ya, Tinka, Tika, & Tia

ELLA DAVIS

October 26, 2007

ELAINE, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MICHEAL'S PASSING. HE KEPT ME LAUGHING AND IN GOOD SPRITS WHEN I WAS DOWN IN THE DUMPS. HE WOULD GIVE A HUG AND SAY ITS GONNA BE ALRIGHT. JUST TRUST IN THE LORD. THAT SMILE HE KEPT ON HIS FACE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU. KEEP THE TRUST IN GOD. MUCH LOVE ELLA, SHEILA. POO POO, FRANCES, JACKIE AND UNCLE.

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