COFFMAN, Bobby E.

Willcox Range News, Willcox, Arizona Tuesday, October 08, 2013 Bobby E. Coffman, of Willcox, died Sept. 30, 2013 in Tucson at the age of 75. He was born in Tolleson, Ariz. on March 3, 1938 to Roy Coffman and Elsie Ruiz Coffman. Bobby served in the U.S. Army and was owner and operator of Coffman Plumbing. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Willcox and the Willcox Elks Lodge #2131. Survivors include his daughter Elizabeth (Jorge) Ruiz of Maricopa, Ariz. and his son Justin (Katie) Coffman of Canal Fulton, Ohio. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Kaleb, Gavin and Ethan; and his sisters Ruby Michael and Betty Coffman, both of Phoenix, and his brothers Harley Coffman of Willcox and Jack Coffman of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Coffman. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 at the First Southern Baptist Church beginning at 11 a.m., with viewing one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Willcox Elks Lodge Scholarships for high school seniors. Condolences may be offered at www.westlawnchapelmortuary.com. Services entrusted to Westlawn Chapel, Mortuary and Crematory of Willcox, Ariz.