William Coffin

William Fernando Coffin departed this life Wednesday, May 5, 2021, when God whispered his name at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Fernando, as he was affectionally called, was born to the late William Lloyd and Mary Louise (Carr) Coffin in Maryville, TN, on June 25, 1953.

Fernando accepted Christ at the tender age of 12 years old under the guidance of Rev. H. R. Burge at St. John Missionary Baptist Church.

Fernando retired in 2018 from Arconic/Alcoa Aluminum Company with over 25 years of service. After retirement, Fernando was able to become more involved in his church. He participated in Bible Study, was a member of the Men’s Ministry, and a Co-Chair of the Trustee Ministry. The church maintenance and upkeep became a priority to him.

Fernando was known for his charisma, passion for life, dependability, kind words, compassion, quiet, peaceful nature, and love for his family.

We, his family members, pause to thank God for the joy Fernando brought to our lives.

He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted wife of 32 years Jennifer D. Coffin, precious daughters Latoya (Duane) Monroe, Louisville, TN, Kenisha (Anthony) Springfield, Virginia Beach, VA, Kendra Coffin, Maryville, TN, Jennifer “Danielle” Coffin, Louisville, TN, and Iman “Nikki” Coffin, Louisville, TN. Seven grandchildren: Makayla, Caleb, Lydia, Jaylon, Keden, Kylie and William “Aiden.” Siblings: Reginald (Rebecca) Coffin, Fayetteville, AR, Karen Coffin, Alcoa, TN, Eugenia (John) Harris Alcoa, TN. Aunts: Joyce C Tate, Alcoa, TN, and Jane (Richard) Cooper of Alcoa Tn. A group of loving nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Inger (Richard) Scudder, Louisville, TN, devoted friends: James Pincham, Kenny Black, and Jesse Blue. Honorary daughters, Milan Teeter and Sidney Cooper.

The body may be viewed Tuesday May 11, 2021 at St. John Baptist Church, Alcoa from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. funeral service to follow. The body may be viewed from noon-6:00 p.m. on Monday May 10, 2021 at Foothills Funeral Home . www.foothillsfh.com