Jimmy Clay Coffey, 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born at home on August 3, 1940 in Russell County, a son of the late Cassius Clay and Okle May Gosser Coffey.
Jimmy Clay was the owner and operator of Coffey and Coffey Pre-Cast Concrete. He was also a farmer and school bus driver. Jimmy Clay was a devoted member of Clear Springs Baptist Church and a former board member of Russell County Hospital. He was a charter member and former President of the Russell County Jaycees. In 1981, Jimmy Clay, along with his wife, Della, were named the KY State Fair Persons of the Year. He was also the President of KY State Fairs and Horseshows in 1994. Jimmy Clay was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He especially loved visiting his extended family in Arkansas.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Lance (Sherri) Coffey of Nancy
2 daughters: Debra (Randy) Taylor and Cammie (Gary) Welker, both of Russell Springs
3 grandchildren: Michael (Miata) Richardson of Bowling Green, Clay (Elisabeth) Taylor of Russell Springs, and Les (Abby) Taylor of Russell Springs
3 great-grandchildren: Liam Taylor, Silver Taylor and Luke Taylor
2 brothers: Paul Coffey of Russell Springs and Doug Coffey of Columbia
1 sister: Jennie Lou Hart of Russell Springs
1 brother-in-law: Ertis Cain of Somerset
A host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Unadell O. “Della” Scales Coffey, who passed away February 9, 2020; two brothers: Ed T. Coffey and Donnie Coffey; and three sisters: Linda Marie Coffey, Ilith Whittle, and Imogene Cain.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Garry Wilson and Bro. Josh Owens officiating
Burial: Lakeside Memorial Gardens
Visitation: Monday, June 5, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and after 8:00amCT on Tuesday at Bernard Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Michael Richardson, Clay Taylor, Les Taylor, Troy Coffey, Tyler Coffey, and Clint Hart
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
