Joseph H. Coffing

Kingman, Ind. -- Joseph H. Coffing, 89, of rural Kingman, passed away at 7:03 p.m. EST Monday, December 14, 2009 at St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, Indiana. He was born February 29, 1920 in Fountain County, Indiana, the son of the late John and Hope Cook Coffing. He married Sylvia Abernathy on January 2, 1941 in Kentucky. She survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Rita(Fred)Paxton of Veedersburg, Indiana; two sons, Roger(Patti)Coffing of Covington, Indiana and Greg(Lori)Coffing of Kingman, Indiana; 7 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; two brothers, John(Shirley)Coffing of Kingman, Indiana and Robert(Barbara)Coffing of Covington, Indiana. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Penny Coffing and 3 sisters, Doris, Lois and Maxine. Joseph owned and operated the Coffing Brothers Orchard south of Covington, Indiana. He was a member of the West Liberty Church of Christ south of Covington. Joseph enjoyed flying and fishing. There will be no services. Per Joseph's wishes cremation was accorded. DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana in charge of arrangements.