of Jonesboro, AR
September 27, 1926 - August 13, 2020
Les Coffman, 93, of Bono, passed away August 13, 2020, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born September 27, 1926, in Dixie, Arkansas, to Jess and Lorene (Gatlin) Coffman. Mr. Coffman was owner of both C&G Tractor Company for twenty years and Coffman Enterprises for twenty years. He attended Spruce Street Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was devoted to God, family and farmers. He sang gospel music for over sixty-five years and recorded many albums with the Oak Ridge Quartet and Gospel Heirs.
Mr. Coffman was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Larry Coffman; and three brothers, Elby, Ray and James Coffman.
Les leaves behind to cherish his wonderful memory, his wife of 44 years, Kathryn (Lane) Coffman; two daughters, Donna Lamberth and her late husband, Kim, and Terry Baker and her late husband Mike; stepson, Tim Ohler; daughter-in-law, Licinda Ohler; a sister, Maxine McKnight; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday, August 17, 2020, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue with Bro. Randy Page officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Vistiation will be be Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the funeral home from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
Roger Cambron, John Williams, Dwain Borden, Jackie Coffman, Clay McDaniel, and Phil Whybrew will serve as pallbearers.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance while observing social distancing guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear masks upon entering and while in the building.
To Teri and the Coffman family,
I am sorry to hear this news. Les was a great guy and was a very good friend to our family, especially to my Mom and Dad, Jimmy and Sue Perkins. We appreciated him singing at both of their services. I enjoyed hearing him sing as well as stories he told about AC's! I especially enjoyed him telling me the stories about his time in the service. We would not have the 19 running today if not for Les. Teri you were a great classmate and I am sorry for your loss. No one is a better cheerleader for their children than their parents.
I will be praying for you and your family.
Calvin Perkins
Terry and Family,
So sorry to hear about Les, he was a wonderful person a joy to have known and worked with over the years. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
God Bless Debbie Kelly
Sending prayers up for the family. I grew up going to 1st General Baptist and Les's group would come to signings there. Always enjoyed. He's getting to sing with the Lord now and oh what a blessingâ¤ðŸ™ðŸ™
We are so sorry to hear about Les. He was a life long friend. We are sorry that we will be unable to attend visitation or the funeral. So many memories.
Sincerely,
Dennis and Gean Hendley
Kathren, Tim and family, so sorry to hear about Les, he was a wonderful person and neighbor. I know he is singing with the angels now. He will be missed. God Bless
He was a wonderful man. Very caring. God be with you in this time of loss. Tom Bonnie and Jeff Deuter
Sorry for your loss sister Kathryn and
family you used to preach at sister Shelby my prayers for you and your family
A good man. He will be missed dearly
Les was such an inspiration to me. From him singing, leading the church choir and ALWAYS inviting you to church if you didn't have a church home, he always had your best interest in his heart. He loved his family and friends. He loved his church!! I will miss his singing and his love he showed for and to everyone. I pray for comfort and peace to all.
It’s saddens my heart to hear about Lestle’s death. I have wonderful memories of childhood when several times a week he would pick me up to either practice music or go to service and sing. He was always very patient and kind with me without regard to my age. He will be missed. Janie
My deepest sympathies to you, Kathryn. I am praying for you and your family at this difficult time.
We are sending our sincerest condolences to the family. Les was a good friend and he will certainly be missed. Prayers for Peace, Comfort and Strength.
Mark & Gwen
Eva Looper
You are all in mine and Steve's prayers. We love you all
So sorry to hear about Lea! Many great memories at Oak Ridge church.
Donna, many fond memories spending the night with you. I am so sorry. Prayers for all of you.
Cindy Wilson
So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed hearing ya'll sing at Poplar Valley Church. Praying for comfort and strength for all of you.
Sosww