Rev. Sydney Coffin, age 74
Maryville, TN – Rev. Sydney Howard Coffin, transitioned to his heavenly home on August 7th, 2020, at UT Hospital. Sydney was born in Maryville, TN., on September 16th, 1945. He was the second of four sons born to the union of George Harold Coffin Sr., and Myrtle Porter Coffin.
He was a lifelong member of St. Paul AME Zion Church in Maryville. He served as the Preacher’s steward for over 17 years, and was a member of the St. Paul Gospel Choir for over 20 years.
He was a 1963 graduate of the W.J. Hale High School, and an alumnus of Tennessee A & I University in Nashville, Tennessee. He retired from the Nuclear Facilities (Y-12) at Oak Ridge with over 40+ years of service.
Sydney entered the ministry under Rev. Dr. Willa Estell, and was an ordained Elder in the AME Zion Church Inc., Tennessee Conference, 2008. He pastored Rice Chapel AME Zion Church, in Madisonville, for several years until his declining health. He retired from ministry in 2014. He was preceded in death by his 2nd wife, Victoria Robinson Coffin, and his 1st wife Portia Flower Coffin.
He leaves to cherish his memory, loving children, Stacey, Alycia and Markeeta. Brothers: George (Leatrice), Ronald (Glenda), and Tyrone (Pamela). Grandchildren; Nicco Coffin, Georgio (Audriona) Coffin, Jordon Coffin, Delaney, Kajuan Young, Pasha Young. Great-Grandchildren; Kamari Young, Dene Young, Charisma Coffin, (boy); and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The body may be viewed after noon on Wednesday at Foothills Funeral Home. Mask and social distancing will be required per Covid-19 guidelines.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday August 13, 2020 at Grandview Cemetery Pavilion.
Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com
