Jimmy Cofer

Jimmy Glenn Cofer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 72. Born on May 31, 1953, Jimmy lived a life defined by strength, determination, service, and a love that touched everyone who knew him.

Though his early life brought great challenges, Jimmy rose above each challenge with resilience and grit. He put himself through school after dropping out, earned his college degree, and became a talented engineer with a mind that could read a schematic like poetry. He had a natural ability to understand how things worked, and there wasn’t a machine he couldn’t fix.

Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Navy and spent much of his life in service to others. He was a man who did not just believe in his faith-he lived it. He served on mission trips to help build churches and bring Christ to the less fortunate, brought joy to children in group homes at Christmas time, served faithfully in jail ministry with the sheriff’s department, often transporting inmates from jail to church so that they could be baptized. His heart for others, especially the overlooked, hurting and less fortunate, was immense and steady.

He found joy in life’s simple and profound pleasures-riding his Harley-Davidson, watching trains roll by, exploring the beauty of nature, caring for animals, savoring a good Louis L'Amour book, and losing himself in a classic John Wayne film.

On April 22, Jimmy married the love of his life, Reeda Faye Farmer, and together they built a beautiful life grounded in love, faith, and devotion. He was the proud father of three daughters: Eva Christene Chavez (Timothy Joseph Chavez), Reeda Suzanne Cofer (fiance` Charles L. Lake), Jamie Lynn Stapleton (Matthew David Stapleton III)

Jimmy was a joyful and loving grandfather to Jodie Nicole Alberts (Marc Anthony Gustav Alberts)

Timothy Joseph Chavez (Annabelle Elizabeth Chavez), Stephen William Glenn Chavez (Mary Kathryn Chavez), Reeda-Marie Christene Chavez

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Delmer (Odell Peacock Cofer) and Eva Mae Jones (James Franklin Jones), as well as his siblings, Sue Ellen Cofer, Annie Mae Cofer Jones, and Roy Dewayne Cofer.

Along with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren mentioned above, Jimmy is survived by his brother Carlis Cofer as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved him dearly.

Those who knew Jimmy will remember his deep compassion, sharp wit, brilliant mind, and his open, joyful love for living life to the fullest. He was a devoted and tender-hearted husband as well as a guiding, hands-on father and grandfather who encouraged a love for life and learning new things. Jimmy’s life was marked by a heart for service-whether delivering Christmas joy to children, ministering to those behind bars, or simply helping others in need, his faith was always active and alive.

He leaves behind a legacy of resilience, generosity, kindness, faith, and enduring love-and in the lives of his family and all who loved him, that legacy will live on.

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God…He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak…But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles…”Isaiah 40:28

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with a Memorial Service to follow at 10:00 AM. The Burial will take place at Hopewell Cemetery after the service, Dr. Randy Bain officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Nicaraguan Missions Fund at First Baptist Church of Water Valley, MS.