Roger Elliot Coffey
(October 28, 1966 - December 6, 2011)
Clinton, Michigan - Roger Elliot Coffey, age 45, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident during a snowstorm. He was born on October 28, 1966, in Mobile, Alabama, the beloved son of Thomas E. Coffey and Jessie Ruth Kirkman.
Roger Elliot Coffey married Kristina Adams on April 13, 1991, and together they resided in Michigan. They were blessed with two children, Troy and Ashley, who were the pride and joy of Roger's life.
For the past decade, Roger worked as an auto technician at Cueter Chrysler in Ypsilanti. He was a skilled professional who took pride in his work. Outside of his profession, Roger had a passion for sprint car racing and served as a crew chief for 15 years. He found great pleasure in watching NASCAR and football, being an ardent fan of the Denver Broncos. However, above all, Roger cherished the time spent with his beloved family and friends.
Roger Elliot was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse and Lilly Kirkman of Carteret, NC, his stepbrother, John Alyson "Al" Mayo of Port Angeles, Washington, and his paternal grandparents, G.E. "Emmet" and Bird Coffey of Claiborne County, Tennessee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kristina; his children, Troy and Ashley; his mother, Jessie (Duncan) McElhaney of Smyrna, NC; his stepbrother, Thomas (Donna) Mayo of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and their family; his mother and father-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Olson of Ypsilanti; his father-in-law, Duane Adams of Clinton; his sisters-in-law, Tammy (Mark) Vinton of Tipton, Angela Olson of Saline, and Lisa (Matt) Helfen of Milan; his brother-in-law, James (Michelle) Olson of Mason; five nieces; two nephews, and numerous friends.
The loss of Roger Elliot Coffey has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, dedication to his family, and his unwavering spirit.
In accordance with his wishes, a cremation and wake have taken place to honor his memory.
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SALINE TWP., Mich. —
A Clinton man died Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash in Saline Township of Washtenaw County. The crash occurred about 11 p.m.
According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, Roger Coffey, 45, of Clinton was killed when his 2004 Jeep went off West Michigan Avenue (U.S. 12) near Case Road near downtown Saline. A DTE Energy crew discovered the crash while working to restring an electrical line at the site west of downtown Saline.
Coffey was heading northeast on U.S. 12 when the vehicle went off the road to the north and hit a pine tree. That caused the vehicle to go airborne and hit a second tree, which fell onto the overturned Jeep.
Coffey was found near the vehicle, having apparently been ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Roger's 1/2 brother, Donald Thomas "Tom" Mayo of NC, died on December 7, 2011, in NC, one day after Roger. See Find a Grave memorial #81803150.
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Research: Mary E. Warner, 2011, a close friend of Jessie.
Additional info from Jessie Ruth, researched at Ancestry.com
Contributor Aunt Janice Coffey (49132696)
(October 28, 1966 - December 6, 2011)
Clinton, Michigan - Roger Elliot Coffey, age 45, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident during a snowstorm. He was born on October 28, 1966, in Mobile, Alabama, the beloved son of Thomas E. Coffey and Jessie Ruth Kirkman.
Roger Elliot Coffey married Kristina Adams on April 13, 1991, and together they resided in Michigan. They were blessed with two children, Troy and Ashley, who were the pride and joy of Roger's life.
For the past decade, Roger worked as an auto technician at Cueter Chrysler in Ypsilanti. He was a skilled professional who took pride in his work. Outside of his profession, Roger had a passion for sprint car racing and served as a crew chief for 15 years. He found great pleasure in watching NASCAR and football, being an ardent fan of the Denver Broncos. However, above all, Roger cherished the time spent with his beloved family and friends.
Roger Elliot was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse and Lilly Kirkman of Carteret, NC, his stepbrother, John Alyson "Al" Mayo of Port Angeles, Washington, and his paternal grandparents, G.E. "Emmet" and Bird Coffey of Claiborne County, Tennessee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kristina; his children, Troy and Ashley; his mother, Jessie (Duncan) McElhaney of Smyrna, NC; his stepbrother, Thomas (Donna) Mayo of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and their family; his mother and father-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Olson of Ypsilanti; his father-in-law, Duane Adams of Clinton; his sisters-in-law, Tammy (Mark) Vinton of Tipton, Angela Olson of Saline, and Lisa (Matt) Helfen of Milan; his brother-in-law, James (Michelle) Olson of Mason; five nieces; two nephews, and numerous friends.
The loss of Roger Elliot Coffey has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, dedication to his family, and his unwavering spirit.
In accordance with his wishes, a cremation and wake have taken place to honor his memory.
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SALINE TWP., Mich. —
A Clinton man died Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash in Saline Township of Washtenaw County. The crash occurred about 11 p.m.
According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, Roger Coffey, 45, of Clinton was killed when his 2004 Jeep went off West Michigan Avenue (U.S. 12) near Case Road near downtown Saline. A DTE Energy crew discovered the crash while working to restring an electrical line at the site west of downtown Saline.
Coffey was heading northeast on U.S. 12 when the vehicle went off the road to the north and hit a pine tree. That caused the vehicle to go airborne and hit a second tree, which fell onto the overturned Jeep.
Coffey was found near the vehicle, having apparently been ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Roger's 1/2 brother, Donald Thomas "Tom" Mayo of NC, died on December 7, 2011, in NC, one day after Roger. See Find a Grave memorial #81803150.
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Research: Mary E. Warner, 2011, a close friend of Jessie.
Additional info from Jessie Ruth, researched at Ancestry.com
Contributor Aunt Janice Coffey (49132696)
Roger Elliot Coffey
(October 28, 1966 - December 6, 2011)
Clinton, Michigan - Roger Elliot Coffey, age 45, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident during a snowstorm. He was born on October 28, 1966, in Mobile, Alabama, the beloved son of Thomas E. Coffey and Jessie Ruth Kirkman.
Roger Elliot Coffey married Kristina Adams on April 13, 1991, and together they resided in Michigan. They were blessed with two children, Troy and Ashley, who were the pride and joy of Roger's life.
For the past decade, Roger worked as an auto technician at Cueter Chrysler in Ypsilanti. He was a skilled professional who took pride in his work. Outside of his profession, Roger had a passion for sprint car racing and served as a crew chief for 15 years. He found great pleasure in watching NASCAR and football, being an ardent fan of the Denver Broncos. However, above all, Roger cherished the time spent with his beloved family and friends.
Roger Elliot was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse and Lilly Kirkman of Carteret, NC, his stepbrother, John Alyson "Al" Mayo of Port Angeles, Washington, and his paternal grandparents, G.E. "Emmet" and Bird Coffey of Claiborne County, Tennessee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kristina; his children, Troy and Ashley; his mother, Jessie (Duncan) McElhaney of Smyrna, NC; his stepbrother, Thomas (Donna) Mayo of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and their family; his mother and father-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Olson of Ypsilanti; his father-in-law, Duane Adams of Clinton; his sisters-in-law, Tammy (Mark) Vinton of Tipton, Angela Olson of Saline, and Lisa (Matt) Helfen of Milan; his brother-in-law, James (Michelle) Olson of Mason; five nieces; two nephews, and numerous friends.
The loss of Roger Elliot Coffey has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, dedication to his family, and his unwavering spirit.
In accordance with his wishes, a cremation and wake have taken place to honor his memory.
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SALINE TWP., Mich. —
A Clinton man died Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash in Saline Township of Washtenaw County. The crash occurred about 11 p.m.
According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, Roger Coffey, 45, of Clinton was killed when his 2004 Jeep went off West Michigan Avenue (U.S. 12) near Case Road near downtown Saline. A DTE Energy crew discovered the crash while working to restring an electrical line at the site west of downtown Saline.
Coffey was heading northeast on U.S. 12 when the vehicle went off the road to the north and hit a pine tree. That caused the vehicle to go airborne and hit a second tree, which fell onto the overturned Jeep.
Coffey was found near the vehicle, having apparently been ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Roger's 1/2 brother, Donald Thomas "Tom" Mayo of NC, died on December 7, 2011, in NC, one day after Roger. See Find a Grave memorial #81803150.
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Research: Mary E. Warner, 2011, a close friend of Jessie.
Additional info from Jessie Ruth, researched at Ancestry.com
Contributor Aunt Janice Coffey (49132696)
(October 28, 1966 - December 6, 2011)
Clinton, Michigan - Roger Elliot Coffey, age 45, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident during a snowstorm. He was born on October 28, 1966, in Mobile, Alabama, the beloved son of Thomas E. Coffey and Jessie Ruth Kirkman.
Roger Elliot Coffey married Kristina Adams on April 13, 1991, and together they resided in Michigan. They were blessed with two children, Troy and Ashley, who were the pride and joy of Roger's life.
For the past decade, Roger worked as an auto technician at Cueter Chrysler in Ypsilanti. He was a skilled professional who took pride in his work. Outside of his profession, Roger had a passion for sprint car racing and served as a crew chief for 15 years. He found great pleasure in watching NASCAR and football, being an ardent fan of the Denver Broncos. However, above all, Roger cherished the time spent with his beloved family and friends.
Roger Elliot was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse and Lilly Kirkman of Carteret, NC, his stepbrother, John Alyson "Al" Mayo of Port Angeles, Washington, and his paternal grandparents, G.E. "Emmet" and Bird Coffey of Claiborne County, Tennessee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kristina; his children, Troy and Ashley; his mother, Jessie (Duncan) McElhaney of Smyrna, NC; his stepbrother, Thomas (Donna) Mayo of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and their family; his mother and father-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Olson of Ypsilanti; his father-in-law, Duane Adams of Clinton; his sisters-in-law, Tammy (Mark) Vinton of Tipton, Angela Olson of Saline, and Lisa (Matt) Helfen of Milan; his brother-in-law, James (Michelle) Olson of Mason; five nieces; two nephews, and numerous friends.
The loss of Roger Elliot Coffey has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, dedication to his family, and his unwavering spirit.
In accordance with his wishes, a cremation and wake have taken place to honor his memory.
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SALINE TWP., Mich. —
A Clinton man died Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash in Saline Township of Washtenaw County. The crash occurred about 11 p.m.
According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, Roger Coffey, 45, of Clinton was killed when his 2004 Jeep went off West Michigan Avenue (U.S. 12) near Case Road near downtown Saline. A DTE Energy crew discovered the crash while working to restring an electrical line at the site west of downtown Saline.
Coffey was heading northeast on U.S. 12 when the vehicle went off the road to the north and hit a pine tree. That caused the vehicle to go airborne and hit a second tree, which fell onto the overturned Jeep.
Coffey was found near the vehicle, having apparently been ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Roger's 1/2 brother, Donald Thomas "Tom" Mayo of NC, died on December 7, 2011, in NC, one day after Roger. See Find a Grave memorial #81803150.
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Research: Mary E. Warner, 2011, a close friend of Jessie.
Additional info from Jessie Ruth, researched at Ancestry.com
Contributor Aunt Janice Coffey (49132696)
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