Shawn William Coffey's Obituary
Shawn William Coffey, a lifelong resident of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2024, at the age of 49. Born on Wednesday, November 20, 1974, Shawn was deeply connected to his community and touched the lives of many.
He graduated from Tavares High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida. An avid sports enthusiast, Shawn cheered passionately for both the UCF Knights and the Florida Gators football teams. He shared his love for the game with his cousin, Shane, bonding over EA Sports College Football video games.
From 2007 to 2014, Shawn owned and operated Coffey Business Services. His dedication and entrepreneurial spirit left a lasting impact on those he served.
Shawn faced the loss of his father, William “Billy” R. Coffey, in 2001, and his brother, Roger Lee Coffey, in 2019. Despite these hardships, he remained close to his mother, Shirley O. Coffey, and cherished his friendship with Shane Creel, who was both his cousin and confidant. Shawn is also remembered by several other cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Shawn's Memory to:
the Muscular Dystrophy Association -
www.mda.org/clinic/university-of-florida-adult-care-center
His legacy will live on through the lives he touched and the memories he created. Rest in peace, Shawn.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 3:00PM at Life Community Church, Eustis, FL.
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