Israel Henry "Hen" Coffee, Jr. Obituary in Franklin at Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Israel Henry "Hen" Coffee, Jr.

Israel Henry "Hen"` Coffee, Jr. departed this life on May 7, 2026 at Alive Hospice Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 61. He was born December 3, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to the parents of Grace Lorene McDonald and Israel Henry Coffee.

Israel leaves to cherish his many memories, wife, Effie May Coffee; brothers, John Timothy (Kellee) Coffee, Kim Terrance Coffee and Kendrick Coffee; sister-in-law, Brenda (George) Wade; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Mr. Coffee will lie in state on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11 until 12 at Temple Baptist Church, 2423 Keith Drive, Columbia, Tennessee with funeral to follow, Pastor Charles Sisk, eulogist.

Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee.

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Brenda Wade sent The Peace Lily for Israel Henry "Hen" Coffee, Jr. - May 22, 2026

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Michelle Briggs Lewis & Family planted 5 trees in memory of Israel Henry "Hen" Coffee, Jr. . - May 21, 2026

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the passing of your brother Henry. If you need a listening ear or even a shoulder to lean on, you have our numbers! We love you dearly, The Lewis Family 🙏🏾❤️

Michelle Lewis

Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to my brothers in law & family. Trust in God for your strength, comfort and healing in the mighty name of our Lord & Savior.
George (Brenda) Wade & family Columbia, Tn

Brenda Wade

My deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for the families

Patricia Weston

So sorry for your loss

Bobby Sharp

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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