A funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2023 for 78-year-old Henry Coffman Jr. of St. Mary, Mo. who passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Riverview at the Park in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.
He was born February 9, 1945 in St. Mary, Mo. a son of Aleitha (Dickerson) Coffman and Henry Coffman, Sr. who both preceded him in death.
He married Kathleen (Langford) Coffman on November 20, 1971. She survives in St. Mary.
He is also survived by a daughter: Lisa Coffman; three sons: Henry “Hank” (Diane) Coffman III, Louis Bonds, Jr. of Festus, Mo., and Kelly (Gloria) Bonds of Huntsville, Ala.; grandchildren: Kelly Bonds, Jr., Aiden Bonds, Stacy Bonds, Jr., Jazz Coffman, Christian Gwin, Katrina Coffman, Kwincy Coffman, Jenny Frohnen, Cindy Duran; Great-Grandchildren: London Bonds, Mateo Gwin, Stacy Bonds III, Ayva Duran, Yliana Duran; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son: Stacy Bonds Sr.; a sister: Joan Caldwell; and two brothers: Charles Coffman and Ronald Coffman.
He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Ste. Genevieve Jaycees, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and CMA.
Henry enjoyed music, playing cards, gardening and being around his family and friends.
He served as the alderman of St. Mary for 17 years, ran the water department and served as a volunteer fire fighter for the City of St. Mary.
He retired from Mississippi Lime after working there for 23 years.
Visitation will be at Immaculate Conception Church in Saint Mary, Mo. Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. till 10 a.m.
Service will be at Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00 am. The Rev. Leo Hayes will officiate.
Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in St. Mary, Mo.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.