Willard Russell Coffie, 74, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021. He was called to the Lord while in the hospital surrounded by angels and his family, who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Will was a one-of-a-kind person that lived to serve others. He was a man of unshakable conviction, integrity and honor. Will was a devoted family man and left behind the love of his life for 42 magical years Jeni Coffie, and his 3 children Mark, Mary, and Ian. One of his most significant and proudest accomplishments was being a father and a Papa. He had always considered himself abundantly blessed to have 5 children, with the addition of his daughter-in-laws Stephanie and Jena, and then blessed with 4 grandchildren Penelope, Winston, Scarlett, and Ophelia. They will cherish the memories for the rest of their lives. He was their superhero, always there for them and taught them to enjoy all of life’s moments big and small.

He had an uncanny ability to find happiness in his daily actives. To him, “Every day is a Holiday” his favorite saying - he lived in the present and loved life. His personality and sense of humor were contagious. He loved to be outside and work in the yard. Most importantly, he loved GOD and dedicated his life to him.

His memory and spirit will be carried in our hearts and souls forever. 

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 at 11:00am at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 10118 St. Stephen Circle, Riverview, FL 33569. There will be a celebration of life following the service at 1:00pm at The Regent, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview, FL 33578. In lieu of flowers, please donate or plant a tree (i.e. The Tree Remember), or flowers that can be planted.