Herman L. Coffey Sr. was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on June 23, 1938 and passed away on June 18, 2013 in Riverside, California, just shy of his 75th birthday. His parents were Raleigh L. Coffey and Mattie N. Maddox, residents of Amherst County, Virginia.

Herman married his first Love Vera "Elaine" Perdue in Chesterfield, North Carolina on April 07, 1956 and resided in Lynchburg, Virginia, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1959, they moved to San Diego, California where Herman began working for the Santa Fe Railroad. He purchased his first home in Poway, California where they started their family.

In 1966, Herman and Elaine moved to Riverside, California and raised five boys; Herman "Lee" Jr., Kenneth Wayne, James Edward, Thomas Carole, and Charles Edward. Herman and Elaine resided in Riverside, California for 27 years before moving to Topeka, Kansas in 1995 where he retired after working 39 years with the railroad. Herman worked in San Diego, Oceanside, Riverside, Corona, San Bernardino and Barstow, California during his career with the Santa Fe Railroad. He worked hard to support the family and was proud of his performance and attendance record while working at the railroad.

In 1998, Herman and Elaine moved to Lone Pine, California to enjoy their retirement in the solitude of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. He loved the outdoors which included camping, hunting, fishing, gardening, metal detecting, and visiting National Parks and Historic sites. He also enjoyed collecting old coins, taking pictures of family and nature, bowling, Bingo, and activities at the casinos. Herman resided in Lone Pine for the last 14 years which he truly enjoyed. 

Herman loved to interact with friends and family at all social and family events which occurred over the years. He traveled several times across the United States to visit friends, family and the country. His favorite drink and food was beer, raspberry ice tea, steak, trout, seafood, Chinese food, and a variety of fruit and vegetables from his small garden and orchard. He took pride in maintaining his garden and lawn for people to see. He was patriotic and displayed the American flag on the holidays. He liked feeding the wild birds and domestic animal in the neighborhood. He listened to country music and enjoyed watching the Huell Howser show, the history channel, NASCAR races and Duck Dynasty show on television. He entered the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes for 38 years and is stilling waiting for the people to arrive at his door.

Herman believed and followed the Golden Rule. He did not hesitate to help others in need. He was characterized as the friendly nice man by people who really did not know him. He was a loving and caring brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He touched and inspired many lives over the years and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Herman is survived by his Loving wife of 57 years Elaine Coffey, his 4 sons; Tom Coffey preceded him in death, 10 Grandchildren, 2 great Grandchildren, 2 sisters; Nellie Foster and Dorothy (Dott) McFadden, and a host of extended family and friends