The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1911-09-27
GONE TO HIS REWARD.
Mr.. 10 Coffey. Who Was a Prom.
inent Citizen and Cashier of
the Citizens Bank, Crosses
TO the Other Side
FUNERAL LAST SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The passing of this highly esteemed
citizen ended the career of long, useful
and honorable life; and while his death,
which occurred last Saturday morning
at | O'Clock, was not a surprise, it
brought sorrow to many homes in
Adair county, the deceased being per-
sonally known to nearly every grown
man within its borders. He was a
gentleman for whom every body had
the utmost respect, hence it will be a
long time before we see his like.
The deceased was born in Christian
county, near Hopkinsville, January 6,
1888, and came to Columbia in May 1850.
He was then Is years old, and immedi-
ately after arriving here he accepted a
clerkship in the store of Mr.. Willis
Wheat, continuing business in that ca
pacity for a number of years. In fact,
since the writer's recollection, he never
knew Mr.. Coffey to be without some
kind of business. He was employed at
the Bank of Columbia from 1873, a
great deal of the time its cashier, until
1906. and when the Citizens Bank was
organized, five years ago, he became
its cashier. and was connected with the
institution in that capacity when the
end came. His church membership
was with the Presbyterian church,
having been connected with that relig-
ious body since his early manhood. In
health he was regular attendant upon
services. end gave literally of his
means to aid in the support of the
church calls
He was twice married. His first wife
was Miss Mary E. Warden, of Month
cello, and his last companion Miss Vir.
ginia R. Page, of this county, who sur.
wives him, together with three sons.
w. A. John B. and Geo. R. Coffey.
There was one child by his first wife,
but it died in infancy. Four children
by his last wife preceded him to the
grave. The writer can not recall
more familiar name than 10 Coffey.
For siXty-one years he went in and out
before the people of this community,
enjoying the high esteem of every
body, as he was ever body's friend, yet
he never asked for position. and at all
times opposed the aspirations of his
sons if either expressed a willingness
to become a candidate for office.
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when not engaged at his desk he at all
times could be found with his family.
Hundreds of friends called Saturday
and Sunday [ view the remains, and
as strong men turned from the casket
their facial expressions showed the
deepest sorrow.
The funeraI. services were held in the
Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon,
conducted by his pastor, the Rev. J. R.
Crawford, assisted by Rev. B. NJ. Cur
RE, of the Methodist church, and Ed.
q. I. Williams, of the Christian church.
The building was inadequate to hold the
people, many from out in the country,
and a number from adjoining counties
being here to pay their respects and to
show the profoundest sympathy for the
stricken family. The prayer at the
grave was by Rev. D H. Howerton. of
the Baptist church. The floral offerings
were beautiful.
May God comfort the widow, the
sons and all others who were connected
with the deceased by family ties. is the
wish Of the Adair County News.