1940
Jack
2020
Jack Lancaster Coffman
December 12, 1940 — March 30, 2020
Jack Lancaster Coffman was born December 12, 1940 in what is now the oldest house in Adamsville, TN the son of the late John Wesley and Jimmie Lancaster Coffman.
He was united in marriage to Deborah Bias on April 11, 1998.
Mr. Coffman graduated from Adamsville High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and was the longest tenured member of the Adamsville First United Methodist Church. Jack was the former owner of Jack Coffman Chevrolet in Adamsville and also worked as a automobile wholesaler. Collecting cars and telling Buford Pusser stories were two of his favorite pastimes; he was especially fond of the Chevrolet Corvette. Jack also took an active part in the Buford Pusser Home and Museum in Adamsville.
Mr. Coffman departed this life on March 30, 2020 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 3 Months, 18 Days. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Deborah (Bias) Coffman of Adamsville, TN; two daughters, Chasteti Plunk of Adamsville, TN and Melanie Reaves of Savannah, TN; a stepson, Jon Ross Reaves and wife Angie of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Kirby Nixon and Anna Grace Nixon, both of Savannah, TN; a great-grandchild, Cooper Nixon of Savannah, TN; a sister-in-law, Nita Coffman of Adamsville, TN; a niece, Angie Ricketts and husband Chad of Clearwater, FL; two great-nieces, Blakeley and Riley Ricketts, both of Clearwater, FL; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Coffman was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Coffman.
THERE WILL BE A DRIVE THROUGH VISITATION IN THE ADAMSVILLE CEMETERY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD BEGINNING AT 11:00 AM AND CONTINUING UNTIL 4:00 PM. THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE, BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK YOUR VEHICLE IN THE CEMETERY OR EXIT YOUR VEHICLE. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PAY YOUR RESPECTS TO JACK AND HIS FAMILY FROM YOUR VEHICLE AND YOUR NAME WILL BE LISTED IN THE REGISTER BOOK. YOU WILL ENTER THE CEMETERY FROM HIGHWAY 64 WEST AND EXIT ON OLD STAGE ROAD. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL SHACKELFORD FUNERAL DIRECTORS OF SELMER AT (731) 645-3481.
He was united in marriage to Deborah Bias on April 11, 1998.
Mr. Coffman graduated from Adamsville High School and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and was the longest tenured member of the Adamsville First United Methodist Church. Jack was the former owner of Jack Coffman Chevrolet in Adamsville and also worked as a automobile wholesaler. Collecting cars and telling Buford Pusser stories were two of his favorite pastimes; he was especially fond of the Chevrolet Corvette. Jack also took an active part in the Buford Pusser Home and Museum in Adamsville.
Mr. Coffman departed this life on March 30, 2020 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 3 Months, 18 Days. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Deborah (Bias) Coffman of Adamsville, TN; two daughters, Chasteti Plunk of Adamsville, TN and Melanie Reaves of Savannah, TN; a stepson, Jon Ross Reaves and wife Angie of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Kirby Nixon and Anna Grace Nixon, both of Savannah, TN; a great-grandchild, Cooper Nixon of Savannah, TN; a sister-in-law, Nita Coffman of Adamsville, TN; a niece, Angie Ricketts and husband Chad of Clearwater, FL; two great-nieces, Blakeley and Riley Ricketts, both of Clearwater, FL; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Coffman was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Coffman.
THERE WILL BE A DRIVE THROUGH VISITATION IN THE ADAMSVILLE CEMETERY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD BEGINNING AT 11:00 AM AND CONTINUING UNTIL 4:00 PM. THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE, BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK YOUR VEHICLE IN THE CEMETERY OR EXIT YOUR VEHICLE. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PAY YOUR RESPECTS TO JACK AND HIS FAMILY FROM YOUR VEHICLE AND YOUR NAME WILL BE LISTED IN THE REGISTER BOOK. YOU WILL ENTER THE CEMETERY FROM HIGHWAY 64 WEST AND EXIT ON OLD STAGE ROAD. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL SHACKELFORD FUNERAL DIRECTORS OF SELMER AT (731) 645-3481.
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