Randy D Coffey

I want to extend my sincere condolences to the Coffeys and offer some words here.

Randy and I -- and Kevin, too -- grew up together. Kevin and Randy were my first real friends, living right next door to each other. From about 1978 to 1988 or so, we were almost inseparable until they went on to high school and I was a few years behind.

Even into high school, though, Randy and I still played basketball in my parents' driveway in the freezing cold until well after dark. I only ever beat him once. A lot of that was because, well, he was a lot bigger than me. But also he could shoot! And the closest he ever got to playing unfairly was when he would get me to laugh as I was taking a shot, and I'd miss every time.

The three of us boys played, fought, got in trouble, played some more, fought some more, got in trouble some more, and the next day we'd do it all over again. What an amazing childhood we had together -- whether it was kickball games that lasted all day, Star Wars toys in the grass, riding bikes up and down the road, climbing trees, play adventures in the "very back" yard, or whatever else we got up to on those long summer days (or the shorter days after school).

Although my family moved away in 1995, I always appreciated knowing Randy was still "next door." Randy and I kept in touch on Facebook and I'm glad we could share a joke when the back yard flooded again (like it always did when a big rain came) or about how I was going to come back and buy my parents' old house next door someday if it ever went up for sale. I'm glad he and I could maintain some connection well into our 40s.

Here is a picture of us at my 4th birthday party. I'm in the back with my arm around Randy. Kevin is off to the right in back.

Randy was my first best friend, and I couldn't have asked for a better one. I'll miss him.

I'm so sorry to hear about Randy's passing and extend my deepest condolences to his family. I absolutely adored him in high school and have a lot of fond memories of him. He'll always hold a special place in my heart.

Love you little brother, I missed time with you and seeing you again. I know there was reasons you were taken and the Lord knows what was best. I have you in my heart and we will meet again little brother, love you.

Our most sincere sympathies to the Coffey family. May the memories of Randy warm your hearts and fill your souls with love.

Sharing a few photos. Randy won a family fishing tournament for the larger catch in 2012 and a photo with Mom and Grandpa when we're were 6 or 7.

You will be missed by your family. Hard to believe you are gone. Will miss our family beach adventures!
May you rest in peace until we all meet again.

Rest is peace little brother. God called for you so young and unexpectedly and while I may struggle with coming to terms with that, you will be forever in my heart and thoughts until we see each other again.
As kids, we grew up together side by side and I will always cherish every one of those memories. Wether we were at home with Mom and Dad or at Grandma and Grandpa's house, we were inseparable playing sports, games, riding bikes, or just eating our breakfast watching Saturday morning cartoons.
You grew up to love the outdoors and I could always count on you for a camping or fishing trip. Our trip to Michigan in high school with Dave and trying to camp in that rain storm always makes me laugh. I feel so blessed that I was able to come home a few weeks ago to spend time with you and Larry on our hunting trip. Only God knew that would be our last time seeing each other.
You were such a good person and full of happiness and joy. You were loved by your family and so many others. I know how much you loved Justin and how proud you were of him starting his own family. We will all be there for him to help him out as you were.
These words could never truly express what you mean to me or how I feel now without you here. I know it is not a goodbye, just so hard to accept right now. Until we see each other again, rest in peace little brother, you will always be loved and missed.

So sorry to hear the passing of Randy. He was a wonderful person that I got to know from calling on MAXON. Rip Randy you will be so missed.