David Randolph Coffey, 74, of Roanoke County, passed away on February 22, 2024.
David was born on February 24,1949 to Emmett and Rhoda Ann Coffey in Roanoke. After David graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1967, he joined the United States Navy and served as a fire control technician during the Vietnam War.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he served with the Salem, VA police department for thirty-two years before retiring in 2004. David was passionate about forensic science and loved his work.
In 1970, he met Sharon Conner at Lendy’s in Salem. David and Sharon married on September 17, 1971 and went on to have two children, Leslie and Aaron.
David was known for his quick wit and humorous nature. He adored his family and his beautiful mini dachshund. He also enjoyed appreciating the beauty of nature, photography, amateur archaeology, and spoiling grandchildren whenever they came to visit.
David was predeceased by his parents, Emmett and Rhoda Ann Coffey, and his brother William (Bill) Coffey. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his two children and their spouses, Leslie (Coffey) and Chad White and Aaron and Katie Coffey, his sisters, Martha Jean (Mark) Petri and Emily Pendleton (Greg Reynolds), and six grandchildren, Hannah, Chloe, Micah, Cooper, Crawford, and Grace, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
David and family want to extend special thanks to Liz, Travis, and the whole team at Fresenius Home Therapy Crystal Springs.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Folds of Honor (https://foldsofhonor.org).
Visitation will be held at Lotz Funeral Home Salem, VA on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 4-6pm.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com.
