Daniel James Coffey

Mr. Daniel James Coffey, age 30, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Valdese Hospital. Born July 16, 1989 in Catawba County, Daniel was a son of Joy Coffey Childers and the late Fred James Coffey.Daniel had a love of music and enjoyed playing guitar, banjo and singing.Daniel was very artistic and loved drawing.He will be remembered for making people laugh.One of the things he enjoyed most was spending time with kids, especially his nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Daniel was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Fred Jones and Mary Jane Coffey; a nephew, “Little Mac”. Survivors include his mom and hero, whom he loved dearly, Joy Coffey Childers (Darrell Johnson); his children, Reyd Coffey, Julianna Burnette and Elias Newton; his siblings, Ashley Smith (husband Jason), Jeff Meadows (wife Jamie), Julie Childers, Stephanie Miller (husband ID), Jared Childers (wife April) and Savannah Childers; his nieces and nephews, Destiny, Dakota, Braelyn, Khloey, Emalee, McKenzee, Carleigh, Ian, Creek, Brantlee, Jaylin, Joseph and Jeremiah; his maternal grandparents, Ronald Smith (wife Joyce) and Judy Tolbert (husband Ralph); he is also survived by numerous other relatives. A memorial service celebrating Daniel’s life will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at 4:00 PM with Pastor Clyde Bumgarner, Tim Thompson and Robert Helton officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Memorials can be made to Veterans Helping Veterans Heal at 3614 Glenn Ave NE, Winston-Salem, NC27105. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Coffey family.