Retired Major Ray B Coffey, Sr., 83, of Shalimar, FL passed away peacefully at his home November 22, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children.  

He was born in Lafayette, Georgia September 7, 1941 to Ray and Leona Coffey. 

Ray graduated from Auburn University and served his country in the United States Air Force and Civil Service.  

While active duty, he completed two tours in Vietnam, earning multiple service ribbons, including the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Ray is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arlene, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC.  He is also survived by his children and their spouses: Ray and Susie Coffey of Richmond, VA; Bryan and Lynn Coffey of Knoxville, TN; and Beth and Tim Dodson of Clayton, NC, as well as 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 

Ray was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to thank the staff of Fort Walton Beach Rehabilitation Center and Vitas Healthcare for their support during the last few months.  

An extra heartfelt thanks goes to Nene and Destahnee from Not Your Ordinary Caregivers for their help with Ray’s in-home care during his final weeks.  

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made as follows: In Memoriam, Retired Air Force Major, Ray Coffey, Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home-Activities Department, Attention-Terry Pate-Director, 1 Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931.

The family will have a visitation from 1:00pm- 2:00pm on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Wrenn Funeral Home, 1015 West 5th Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC.  

A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Cedarwood Cemetery (New), 225 Kemp Ave. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. 

Online condolences may be made to www.wrennfh.com