James Prentice Coffman, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, July 25, 2024, at St. Francis Hospice House in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Slaughters, Kentucky, to James Jackson and Allie Rae (Chandler) Coffman.

Jim, or Prentice as his family called him, graduated in 1960 from Penn High School, then served in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, Jim attended Bethel College and eventually earned his bachelor's degree in agriculture from Andrews University. While at Bethel he met his wife Lois (Geiger) Coffman and they celebrated 56 years of marriage in March. Jim and Lois settled in Goshen, Indiana, where he retired from UPS after 30 years of dedicated service. They moved to Indianapolis in 2017 to be closer to their grandchildren.

He was an active member of Bethel Missionary Church in Goshen where he served in many capacities – Sunday school teacher, small group leader, deacon, and facilitated Operation Christmas Child, a mission he had a passion for. He was a dedicated follower of Christ. His faith was important to him and he strived to be a student of the Bible. He loved his farmette and gardening, was an avid reader, and lifelong Cubs and Bears fan.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, son, Thomas (Kathryn); and grandsons, William and Alexander; son, Matthew (Brook); three brothers, Bruce (Sandy), Monty (Jacki), Michael (Janice); and two sisters, Brenda and Pamela Greco. Jim loved his large family and enjoyed visiting and playing the family sport of croquet.

A memorial will be held at the Creek Church, Franklin Road, in Indianapolis on August 23, 2024. Burial in the VA section of Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.

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