Raymond Bruce Coffie, 65 years old, went to join our Heavenly Father on April 22, 2023, at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1958, in Okahumpka, Florida, the son of Edward Coffie Sr and Helen Sutton.
Raymond a devout man of faith in God and ministry graduated from Leesburg High School class of 1977 and attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Following graduation, he married his high school sweetheart Teresa Smith and joined the military where he served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, his branch was Armor. Fort Knox and Baumholder, Germany were two duty stations Captain Coffie and his family toured. Minister Raymond Coffie and Evangelist Teresa Coffie founded T & Coffie Ministries Inc. and settled in Radcliff, Kentucky to raise their 3 children after his military service. Team Leader and Supervisor, Raymond worked for 30 years at Akebono Brake Manufacturing Company.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter Naomi Spencer. Raymond loved, honored, and cherished his family, who also loved him and will miss him dearly. He has left an impactful legacy of love to be remembered by his wife Teresa Coffie, his son Jeremiah Coffie, daughters Ronique Coffie, LPCA, Ramona Coffie, M.D., (Prenell) Spencer, and 5 grandchildren: Prenell Jr., Judah, Joy, Demetria, and Helen, Godson Mark Jones Jr., One sister Rhonda Coffie D’Haiti, brothers Lorenzo Coffie (Gloria), and Edward Coffie Jr. (Dee). Mother-in-law Julia Smith, Sister-in-laws Diane (Clarence) Peeples, Ola (Ernest) Graham, Brenda Smith, Brother-in-laws Tyrone Smith (Peggy), Aldanzo L. Pratt (Ruby). Many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
A Homegoing/Funeral Service of Remembrance will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Citadel of Hope Ministries Church. 2795 South St. Leesburg, FL 34748. Minister Raymond Coffie’s wake is Friday evening from 6-8 at the same location Citadel of Hope Ministries Church.
Rocker-Cusack-Mortuary Funeral Home, Directing 1022 E. Main St. Leesburg, FL 34748. Phone: 352-435-9326. Flowers can be sent to the Funeral home. In Admiration Captain Raymond Bruce Coffie will receive a military service of honor and will be buried at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell Florida, Monday, May 8, 2023, at 10:30am.
