Malcolm Thomas Cofer, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. He was the son of the late Thomas Linwood Cofer and Pauline Johnson Cofer. "Mac" was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Powell Cofer, his son, Thomas Edward Cofer, and his sister, Alice Ruth Cofer. He is survived by his sister in law Willa S. Powell, of Smithfield and now Charlottesville, and a host of cousins from his native Surry County and around Tidewater. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 2 p.m. in the Old Brick Church Cemetery, Bacon's Castle, VA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Thomas E. Cofer Memorial Charitable Trust, c/o Beale and Curran, 1801 S. Church St., Suite 7, Smithfield, VA 23430. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 13, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Malcolm Cofer

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12 Entries

Jeanne Crowe

September 14, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Mac's passing. He was a colleague in the Health Insurance Industry and a kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, his families and friends. Jeanne Crowe, Barbara and Larry Campbell, and Teri Hatcher

Bernie Kirsch

September 13, 2020

Mac Cofer and I were friends in the Jaycees from the early seventies and he was always a friend to the Portsmouth Jaycees. I enjoyed seeing Mac go the top in Jaycees and always admired his spirit of cooperativeness and his kind personality.

May he be remembered for his kindness and may his memory be cherished by those who loved him.

My deepest sympathy to Edna.

George Darnell

September 13, 2020

As a fellow Virginia JayCee and JCI Senator I remember "Mac" well and mourn his passing. May he rest in peace and may his family and friends be consoled.

Peggy Clements

September 13, 2020

I certainly have some good memories of you and Edna as you were some of the first friends we had. We enjoyed some good meals at the farm with you. I never got that fried cornbread to you but I know you will get it and enjoy it with your family in heaven. Mac, you certainly fought a long and hard battle but you are at peace now without pain. Glad I had a chance to lighten your day sometime.

Dan & Elizabeth Benka

September 10, 2020

We first met Mac & Edna in NOVA in 1973 when he was a District Director of the Virginia Jaycees and Edna was expecting their son. We always enjoyed being with them at various Jaycee functions throughout the years, and were thrilled to visit with Mac in May 2019 at the VA JCI Senate 50th Anniversary. Mac and Edna were good people, and we’re so glad to have known them.

September 10, 2020

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

David Ingram

September 9, 2020

Mac and Edna were our friends from the first state meetings of the Virginia Jaycees. We attended many state and National meetings together. Together we founded the Corps of Virginia Gentleman which was more than a social organization. Its main purpose was to raise funds for the Camp of Virginia Jaycees, a summer camp for children with disabilities. Mac was a driving force to aid in raising those funds, including the initial campaigns of selling jars of Apple Butter door to door. He will always be remembered as a gentleman and for looking after me, the one time in my life, I imbibed too much.

Parker & Melissa Darden

September 9, 2020

Mac was a great man. He was a valued friend and advisor, working with us over the years. He and Edna endured more than any parent should and yet moved on with great courage. We always loved to see that great smile coming through our door. God Bless, he has been a good and faithful servant to all.

This is the family home farm that Mac affectionately called "The Farm." We'll miss him dearly especially cutting grass and our conversations on Wednesdays.

Mac Berryman

September 7, 2020

Shirley Matthews Dunn

September 5, 2020

So sorry to hear about Malcolm's passing. My Mother and I worked with him at Smithfield Packing for several years. Praying God will give the family and friends the peace, comfort , & strength only HE can.

Jackie Diggs

September 5, 2020

Always love to talk with Mac, when we saw him. Mac's family will be in my throughs & Prayers. Jackie Epps Diggs

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