Memorial Services for Carl Wilbur Coffey, 68, will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Fairview Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel. Carl was cremated per his request

Carl was born, 21 November 1943 to Alva James and Itha Gertrude (McDowell) Coffey and died on 8 March 2012 at his home in Fairview. Carl grew up in the Canton area and graduated Canton High School. After school, Carl worked in various job such as grocery stores, truck driving and then worked for Ervin Ewalds Station until he started work in the oil field. He eventually became a diesel mechanic, maintaining the equipment and traveled throughout the U.S. and overseas in Spain and Oman. Carl was a Jack of all trades and mastered many. Carl was the one others called when they needed help and he expected nothing in return. His good nature and personality combined with compassion endeared him to all. Now heaven has another angel. Our tears and heavy hearts are bearable because we know he will be there to greet us when we cross to the other side.

He is survived by Agnes of the home, daughters Amber Patton of Oklahoma City and her daughter Megan and son Justin, Jeanna and husband Correy Burgess of Duncan, OK and her sons James, Jonathan, and Jacobi, and daughter Jaryn and Jaci, son Carl W. Coffey Jr of Louisville, Texas and his son Dar and daughter Raven. Carl is also survived by stepson Brian and Ann Geis and his sons Landon and Jacob and stepdaughter Pama Geis and her son Zachary, and three brothers James, Richard, and Roger and sister Joyce Gray

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Winston, Robert and Paul and numerous other family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Cancer Division with Fairview Funeral Home acting as custodians.

Condolences may be made online at www.fairviewfuneralhomeinc.com.