James David "Dooger" Cofer

James David "Dooger" Cofer obituary, Kingston, TN

James David "Dooger" Cofer

James Cofer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fraker Funeral Home on Jan. 7, 2025.

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James David "Dooger" Cofer, age 65, of Kingston and a lifelong resident of Roane County, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born February 13, 1959 in Rockwood. Dooger was one of a kind, life of the party kind of guy. He was an excellent carpenter and craftsman, and he would do anything in the world for those he loved. He loved listening to music and sitting around a good fire, telling stories or reading Stephen King novels. Dooger liked to cook and made the best manicotti but always made chili too spicy for anyone else to eat. He enjoyed the WCW wrestling from the 80s/90s, old pick up trucks, cut off jeans, hats, old guns, and camo. He will sorely be missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy & Frank Brackett; mother, Mary Brackett; and grandson, Nathaniel McNew.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Autumn Star McNew & husband, Ralph of London, KY
Grandchildren Jasmine Neely, Austin Neely, Steven McNew, Isaiah McNew, Autumn McNew
Great-grandchildren Nathaniel Neely, McKenzie Neely, Journey Morgan
Wife Janene Cofer of Kingston
Brother Tony Brackett of Kingston
Sister Sandra Colyer & husband, Paul of Kingston
Favorite Niece Lisa Anderson of Kingston
Favorite Nephew Thomas Colyer of Harriman
Aunts & Uncles Susie & Don Klipa of Mt. Juliet
Pauline Scarborough of Harriman, TN
Joe Smith of Kernersville, NC
Best Friend Thomas Branson & Julie of Kingston
Several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced by Fraker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fraker Funeral Home, 1445 Kingston Highway, Kingston, TN 37763. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements.
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