(Submitted By Family)

Winfred (Wimp) Leon Coffman, 73, passed away on November 12, 2023, on Caney Lake in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Wimp was born on August 11, 1950, in Garvin, Oklahoma, to Jessie Leon Coffman and Mary Nell Reich Coffman.

He spent his early life working on his dad's cotton fields in Harris, Oklahoma, along Red River. He graduated in 1968 from Idabel High School, attended Wilburton (OK) Junior College, and graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant with a degree in History. He and his wife, Jan, met in Idabel in 1968 and remained best friends and hunting buddies for the remainder of his life.

Wimp was an avid deer and turkey hunter who retired in 2006 as Sawmill Superintendent for Weyerhaeuser in Dodson, Louisiana. He retired to be a full-time babysitter for the joy of his life and granddaughter, Malynn.

Before his career in Dodson, he worked in Wright City (OK), Mountain Pine (AR), and Holly Hill (SC) for lumber companies. His extensive knowledge of the sawmill industry was beneficial for many employees. He then became a substitute teacher for many years and enjoyed interacting with his students.

Wimp was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Debbie and Janice.

Wimp leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Jan Weathers Coffman (Jonesboro, LA), daughter Stefani Coffman Cooper (Jonesboro, LA), and granddaughter Malynn Elise Yan Cooper (LSU-Baton Rouge).

Wimp's wish was to be cremated. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m., Friday, December 15,  at 106 Poverty Lane on Caney Lake, Louisiana. (Please message his wife or daughter for directions.) Casual wear (jeans/camouflage) is encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Wimp's memory to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home (https://lumcfs.org/donate/) or to Holt International Adoption Agency (https://www.holtinternational.org/donate/). Wimp witnessed first-hand the miracle of adoption and believed in the idea of helping children to find a forever home.

The family would like to give a special "thank you" to Wimp's caregiver, Gloria Relaford.