Ned Bennette Coffey

Ned Bennette Coffey, 77 of Morganton went to be with the Lord peacefully early on Saturday morning, July 14, 2018.  Born April 11, 1941 in Burke County, NC, he was a son of the late Roy Vester Coffey and Nannie Etta Mooney Coffey.

Mr. Coffey was a simple man, who enjoyed his many animals and beautiful flowers.  He will be missed deeply here on Earth, but he can rejoice in Heaven for eternity.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Church Coffey.

Mr. Coffey is survived by his beloved family and friends.  They include his loved one, Judy Jay; son, Ken Coffey and wife, Kelly; daughters, Rita Jay and Samantha Jay; grandchildren, Dustie Boyette, Lacie Brittian, Tiffany Throneburg, Rylee Belton, Raina Belton, Gavin Jay, and Griffin Fleming; and three great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church.  The memorial service will follow in the church at 3 p.m. with Rev. Marty Bess officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.