From the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony:
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and United States flags are flying at half-staff this week in recognition and in honor of William W. Coffey Jr., a former RSIC Tribal Council Member, who recently passed. Coffey had served on the council for 22-years between 1955 and 2000.
Coffey, born January 8, 1930, in Loyalton, Calif., died January 24, 2016, at his home on the Colony.
Coffey served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948-1952 and during his enlistment, he was stationed at the Marine Barracks, Subic Bay in the Philippines. He was also proud to be part of the Nevada Honor Flight family, having traveled Washington D.C., to see memorials dedicated to honor his service and sacrifices.
A father of three, Coffey 86, enjoyed making arrowheads and participating in community events at the Colony. He is preceded in death by his mother Mable Kelly Coffey, his father William B. Coffey Sr., and his wife Marlene Hardin Coffey.
A viewing and visitation is scheduled from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at O'Brien-Rogers & Crosby Funeral Home, 600 W. 2nd St. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m., on Friday at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Gym. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
From the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
