Obituary of Francis Marvin Lee Coffelt

Palmer – Mr. & Mrs Francis Marvin Lee “Leck”, 92, Betty Ruth Creighton, Coffelt, 88, passed away together in the morning hours of Wednesday May 4, 2016. He was in the Hospital at Sewanee and She was at home. They were married for 66 years. Betty was born in Tatesville on November 22, 1927 to John Armfield and Mable Hobbs Creighton who preceded her in death along with her granddaughter, Audrey Lea McBee Nunley; brothers, Jimmy Creighton and Jack Preston Creighton. She was a loving mother and was a member of the Faith Missionary Church. In addition to her children she is survived by her brothers, John A. (Sue) Creighton and Bobby W. (Patricia) Creighton ; sisters, Patsy L. (Kelly) Higgins and Martha Carol (Lecil) Nolan; a host of nieces and nephews Leck was born in Coalmont on March 6, 1924 to Wesley and Mattie Roberts Coffelt who preceded him in death along with his granddaughter, Audrey Lea McBee Nunley; brothers, Amos, Irvin, Dan, Luke and Matthew Coffelt; sisters, Abbie Nunley, Molly Nunley, Mable Roberts, Frankie Coffelt, Rosa Lou Coffelt and Bessie Ann Edith Coffelt. He served honorably in the United States Army defending this great country in WWII. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and whittling. In addition to his children he is survived by his sister Margaret Burnett and his little dog Trixie. A host of nieces and nephews. Together they are survived by their children; son, Ronald Coffelt; daughters, Angela (Charlie) McBee, Jennifer (Charles) Griffith and Francine (Charlie Ed) Nunley; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Graveside Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Friday at the Palmer Cemetery with Ministers, Danny Coffelt and Brett Meeks officiating. Visitation: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Friday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tennessee. www.laynefuneralhome.com Mr. Coffelt will receive full military honors provided by the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family request donations by made to the Miracle on the Mountain Play outside park. Which can be made at the funeral home or Citizens Tri-County Bank.