James David "Dave"" Coffey

James David “Dave” Coffey, hard working horseman and loving father, passed away on June 19th, 2018 at Hearthstone Health Campus. Born on June 13, 1942 in Bloomington Indiana. David was the son of Gerald “Jerry” Wilbur and Rosalie “Rosie” (Deckard) Coffey. True to his hometown, he served his community, owned a business, volunteered his time, farmed the land and raised his family throughout his 76 years in Bloomington. David was a graduate of the Ellettsville High School in 1960 after which beginning his diverse career path. Dave’s employment path began as a teenager at Roger’s Building Supplies where he started off in the body shop before stepping up into the driver’s seat of a ready mix truck. He bettered his career when he took a job at Otis Elevator as a Welder, later stepping up the corporate ladder, becoming a draftsman for Otis. This was a short lived position because (as Dave would describe) it was a “white shirt, indoor” job and he was happier doing more hands on, physical work. He then spent many years as a builder. In addition to many new residential homes, he also built several commercial buildings around the Bloomington area. In 1971 he began his firefighting career with The Ellettsville Fire Department. He held that position for 3 years at which point he transferred to the Bloomington Fire Department where he retired as a Fire Captain in 1997. In addition to his building and fire department duties, David owned and operated E&N Mobile Manor on the cities west side for over 40 years. David had a very rugged and calloused hardworking exterior, yet an extremely soft hearted soul. His thick skinned, calloused hands with nails chewed back to the quick were skilled beyond explanation. Whether working with horses or wood or kids or food or tools, David’s talents in conjunction with his patients continually surpassed expectation. He would, at anytime, drop what he was doing to help his family or friends. David is survived by 3 children (and spouses): Jimmie Dean (Phyllis) Coffey, Jayne Ann (Mitch) Moriarty and Jinni Lynn (Billy) Fleetwood (however, if asked, he would have told you that he had 6 kids); seven grandchildren (and spouses): Christa (Jarrod) Barlow, Cody (Emily) Coffey, Cali and Cami Moriarty, Garrett (Karissa), Briley and Brystin Fleetwood; 3 great grandchildren: Landon Barlow, Rydleigh and Deacon Fleetwood; one nephew and one niece (and spouses): Kevin (Kim) Spicer, Kerri (Walt) Anstead; his long time barn and horse show companion Ruth Jackson and his all time best friend of 25 years, stud horse, This Vesters Mine (aka Bronco Billy or Bronc). He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Jeralie Coffey-Spicer and brother-in-law William (Bill) Spicer. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 25th from 4-8pm at Allen Funeral Home 4155 South Old State Road 37. A graveside service by Glen Stidd, open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, June 26th at 11:30am at Knightridge Cemetery on Old 446. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 26th from 6-8pm at South Union Christian Church S. 6510 S. Rockport Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047. The Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show (FHMHS), 15 South Valley Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385, The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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James David "Dave"" Coffey

June 13, 1942 - June 19, 2018