Celebrating the life of
Frederic S. Coffman, Jr.
October 12, 1931 - October 02, 2015
Frederic S. Coffman, Jr.
Skidaway Island - Frederic S. Coffman, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital from complications following a stroke.
Mr. Coffman was born in Princeton, New Jersey on October 12, 1931 and graduated as Class President from Princeton High School. He continued his education at Princeton University and graduated from Babson College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Business.
He began his business career on Wall Street as an investment banker with Laird & Company, eventually becoming Vice President of White Weld. After twenty years he switched careers, becoming Vice President of Planning for Kimberly Clark in Neenah, Wisconsin and Dallas, Texas.
In 1987, he realized a dream, retiring from Kimberly Clark at age 55 and moving to The Landings on Skidaway Island. He was a regular sight around the island as he bicycled twelve miles every day for the last twenty-seven years.
He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Gail Judge Coffman, son Peter, daughter Maggie, daughter-in-law Mary Virginia, and five grandchildren:, Sophie, Tyler, Emma, Faith and Clare Coffman. His brother, Charles Taylor Coffman, predeceased him.
A memorial mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow after the service at the family home.
Remembrances may be made to Heifer International, P.O. Box 6021, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9831.
Pete, Mary Virginia and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Times of sorrow can also be the seeds of solace and comfort. Rick and Teri
- Rick and Teri Wilhelm, Roswell, GA
Pete and Mary Virgina... Please know that I am thinking of all of yall during this difficult time. I will always have great memories of laughter during the short times I spent with your dad. Kule
- Kyle Epstein, Atlanta, Ga
Pete, Mary Virginia and family, Our prayers and love go to your family. Hold tightly to the wonderful memories of such a great man. You and your family are loved during this time of mourning. May God bless you each. Dale and Cindy Hughes (and family)
- Dale Hughes, Kennesaw, GA
Pete, Mary Virginia and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Times of sorrow can also be the seeds of solace and comfort. Rick and Teri
- Rick and Teri Wilhelm, Roswell, GA
Pete and Mary Virgina... Please know that I am thinking of all of yall during this difficult time. I will always have great memories of laughter during the short times I spent with your dad. Kule
- Kyle Epstein, Atlanta, Ga
Pete, Mary Virginia and family, Our prayers and love go to your family. Hold tightly to the wonderful memories of such a great man. You and your family are loved during this time of mourning. May God bless you each. Dale and Cindy Hughes (and family)
- Dale Hughes, Kennesaw, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
