Scott WIlliam Coffman
Scott William Coffman, 81, of Salem, joined lifelong love, Judy Creasy Coffman, in the heavenly skies on Thursday, September 7, 2022. He bravely navigated a new homelife after his wife of 54 years passing in 2015 and spent the past several years living with his son and family after a fall during Covid. Born in Woodstock, Virginia, on May 12, 1941, he was the son of William John Coffman and Cathaleen Elizabeth Scott Coffman. Their family moved to Front Royal to open Bill’s Sporting Goods where he attended Warren County High School and then Roanoke College where he met his wife, where together, they decided to raise their family in Salem, Virginia. He served as a Marine Reserve just after college. His career in automobile sales spanned nearly fifty years in the Roanoke/Christiansburg area where he retired after almost 25 years of service with Shelor Motor Mile and throughout he developed great friends and clients – many with their own story to share about Scotty. He was a member of the Salem Penguin Club for decades where he formed many trusted and cherished friendships.
He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Creasy Coffman; his parents William and Cathaleen Coffman; brother Gerald Coffman; sister Carole Steele, and brother in-law Bob Leonard; in-laws William and Ruth Creasy; brother in-law John Creasy, and sisters-in-laws Nancy Creasy and Joan Creasy.
He is survived by his children; son Michael Coffman of Blue Ridge, VA; daughters Andrea Coffman of Staunton, VA; and Crista Coffman of Fort Mill, SC; grandson Travis Coffman and Megan Normant, parents of his great-grandson Travis Coffman of Roanoke, VA; sisters Sylvia (Vincent) Williams and Roxie Leonard of Front Royal, VA; brothers in-law Harvey Creasy of Charleston WV and David Creasy of Charlotte, NC, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Known for being an avid sportsman of hunting and fishing, he spent many hours reading about his favorite sports. He came from a family that constantly pursued knowledge and instilled that in his children. He loved Bluegrass and sharing his favorites with others. He had an Eagle-eye for spotting things including his favorites wildlife, birds, and fossils. His best days were spent on mountain runs with his family or friends.
He loved all of God’s creations – people, animals, the mountains, and waters the most. He was a loyal husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, employee, friend, Salem citizen, and drew people to his good-natured company. His memory will be cherished by his children, his grandson and great-grandson, and shared by many others whose path he crossed. In lieu of flowers, please honor our parent’s legacy with memorial contributions to either First United Methodist Church 125 West Main Street in Salem, VA 24153 for the continued support to our family, or to the American Cancer Society at 2840 Electric Road in Roanoke, VA 24018, or the National Park Service Accounting Operations Center c/o RDMT Deposit 13461 Sunrise Valley Drive in Herndon, VA 20171.
The Coffman family is being by served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, VA, 540-389-5441, and invite you to join them in a simple graveside service on September 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM at East Hill Cemetery off Cedar Street in Salem, VA. Online condolences and memorial contributions may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.
