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Thomas was born October 16, 1943 in Washington, Georgia to the late Emory and Lucy Esco Coffey. He served 6 years in the U.S. National Guard during which he earned "Soldier of the Year". Afterwards, he became the owner and operator of Goodyear stores in Boynton Beach and Lantana, Florida.
Thomas enjoyed the beauty of the mountains and often spent time outdoors hunting, fishing and watching wildlife. He enjoyed being around people and spending time with friends. He was often telling stories or playing practical jokes on those he cared about.
In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his sisters, Francis Novello, Elizabeth Green, Ruby Shackleford, and Ruthie Pratt; and grandchild, Harrison Coffey.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Linda Lustig Coffey; children, Michael Anthony Coffey and Stephanie Coffey Arnette; and grandchildren, Cooper Arnette, Vivienne Arnette, Sofia Coffey O'Brien, and Henry Coffey.
A visitation will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Beck Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will take place 11:30am on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. Helena Catholic Church with the interment taking place at 3:30pm in Arnoldsville, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association. Donations can be made online at www.heart.org or mailed to PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Thomas Edward Coffey. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
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Alan and Doris French
September 1, 2025
Tom´s passing and even his funeral, which I learned about after the fact, caught me completely by surprise. Though we usually exchanged no more than a few words of greeting, there was something we had in common-Doris and I found ourselves in the same church as Tom and Linda after so many years together in a different parish. Perhaps it was our successful searches for inspiration and enlightenment that brought us all four to lovely St. Helena. Entering the church and finding Linda and Tom seated in or close to the third row in the back was somewhat reassuring to me-it seemed as though they had my back. Years before, I had asked Tom for his assistance in evaluating whether I was reading loudly enough to reach him far from my stance at the lecturn. His thumbs up was encouragement that I was indeed reading at the proper volume. Only later did I learn in following up with Tom that the raised thumb was telling me to talk louder-a lesson I have tried to remember ever since. Tom, we are going to miss you. Linda, your story about one of Tom´s bouts in the hospital is still fresh in my mind, and Doris and I will now feel a bit lonely knowing that you and Tom are not there behind us.
Vale, mi amice. Requiescas in pace.
Terry Poth
August 25, 2025
I was shocked to hear of Tom's passing. He was so alive and vibrant. I will always remember him standing with Joe and greeting us as we walked into Mass on Saturdays. I'm so sorry.
Terry Poth
American Heart Association
August 21, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Beck Funeral Home
August 20, 2025
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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