Robert Tyrrel Coffey

Robert Tyrrel Coffey passed away April 25, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on January 18, 1946, to Robert H. and Betsy Smith Coffey. The family lived in Pecos, Midland, Austin, and then San Angelo. He came from a family that ranched southwest of Ft Davis, Texas, where he spent many holidays, weekends and summers with his grandparents, Tyrrel E. (Tio) and Edna Rosse Smith. He graduated from Central High in San Angelo in 1964. He then received a BBA in accounting from Angelo State College in 1968.

He started his career in public accounting with Jones, Freeze, Hay, and Company, a local CPA firm, during which time he received his CPA certificate. Next, he went to work for an audit client, Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital in 1976. His career in healthcare financial management continued with St. John's Hospital, Concho Valley Regional Hospital and concluded with Shannon after Concho Valley Regional was purchased by Shannon Health System in 1995, where he retired at the end of 1999. He then began working part time during tax seasons until his final retirement. Robert never lost interest in, or love for, the family ranch which he continues to manage with his two brothers.

During his career, Robert was a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Texas Society of CPAs, the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the San Angelo Rotary Club and First Presbyterian Church. Robert was active in his church where he served for 13 years on the Stewardship Committee.

Robert is survived by his wife Betty Jan Coffey of the home, his ex-wife Priscilla Faulkner Coffey of Midland and their sons Robert Curtis Coffey (Leoni Davis) of Midland, Kenneth Lee Coffey (Tammy) of Conroe, Texas. Also surviving Robert are his brothers Bill Coffey (Mary) of San Angelo and Bud Coffey (Adele) of Ft. Davis. Survivors include his stepdaughters Trasha Robertson of Brunswick, GA, Tessa Hammond (Chris) of Denver, CO, and Tamatha Bollinger (David) of Coppell, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren Caylan Gandy (Ryan) of San Angelo, Cortney Lamb (Hollis) of Edmond, OK. Casey Coffey of California, Abby Nicole Payne of Coppell, Texas, Cashten and Cambria Hammond of Denver, CO. Also surviving Robert are his great grandchildren Noelle Capri Gandy and Ryker Lamb.

Pallbearers are: Rich Coffey, Ross Coffey, Crane Coffey, CT Lloyd, David Bollinger, and Ryan Gandy.

Honorary Pallbearers: Rod Baken, Steve Calvert, Gary Parmer, Randal Saverance, Keith Wiggins, Bobby Farquar, Eddie Dismucks, Norman Jenkins, Jimmy Porter, and Chris Pullig.

Visitation will be at Harper Funeral Home on May 1 from 6:00 to 8:00.

Funeral will be Friday, May 2nd at 10:00am at First Presbyterian Church at 13 N. Irving with Dr. Joel Moore officiating. There will be a gathering at the church gym afterwards.

Graveside Services will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Fort Davis on May 3rd at 12 PM with Paul Harst officiating.