Paul T. Coffey Obituary (1939 - 2025)

Born Mar 13, 1939, Paul T. Coffey attended Zanesville High School in Zanesville, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Paul T. Coffey.

Graduation Year	Class of 1957
Date of Birth	Mar 13, 1939
Date of Passing	Feb 10, 2025
About	Paul Timothy Coffey (of North Myrtle Beach) passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Tim was born March 13, 1939 in Zanesville, Ohio to parents Paul & Dorthea Coffey. Funeral services will be held at St Stephen's Episcopal Church in North Myrtle Beach on Sunday, February 23rd at 2 p.m. Tim is survived by his wife Ruth Ellen Coffey; Sister-in-law Susan Brigham (Mark); sister-in-law Mary Miller (Kip); Nieces Courtney Hobart West, Heather Miller Touzel (Kris), & Jennifer Anne Decker (Bryan); Great Nieces and nephews Olivia West, Wyatt Decker, Jackson West, Bailey Anderson, Max Anderson & Scarlett Decker. Tim was active for many years with The Rotary Club, Lab Rescue, Tennis (USTA League), St Stephen's Episcopal Church & loved watching sports. Tim graduated from The Ohio State University & received his MBA from Xavier University. Tim served as State Supervisor of Marketing Education and DECA advisor for South Carolina Department of Education for more than 12 years, during which time he was elected to the national DECA Board of Directors. He retired from DECA's National Office as Director of Corporate Development. Upon retirement, Tim was awarded Honorary Life Membership, DECA’s highest award, and he was the first former DECA student to be so honored. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul & Dorthea Coffey; his brother Pat Coffey and many beloved Lab dogs.