James Eldon Coffey of Chelsea, Michigan passed away at his home on May 16, 2025. He was born the son of Walden R. and Edith E. (Ball) Coffey on December 20, 1956 in Louisa, Kentucky. On August 12, 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada he married Terri C. Baird and she survives.
Jim was a huge NASCAR fan and loved the Detroit Redwings. He was known to yell many colorful words and phrases when he was watching both on TV. He was a longtime member of the Auto Workers 892 Union. Jim was the family handy-man and loved to tinker with many things. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his wife Terri, he is survived by his stepchildren Crystal Czerwinski, Todd (Angie) Czerwinski, and Brian Czerwinski. Jim is also survived by three grandchildren Brenna, Noah, and Elijah; along with his siblings Paul (Sandra) Coffey, Linda (Bill) Layne, sister-in-law Sharon Coffey, and brother-in-law Dave (Donna) Gholson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Eugene Coffey and his sister Ruth Cline. A funeral service will take place at the Staffan Mitchell Funeral Home on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Tom Franklyn officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center.
