James "Jimmy" Samuel Cofer

James Samuel “Jimmy” Cofer, Sr., 83, husband of 62 years to Mary Bryant Cofer, died Monday, September 5, 2022. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Tucker Samuel Cofer and Lucy Martin Fortson. Jimmy had worked for Bell’s Grocery Stores as a butcher and was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons: Sammy (Teresa) Cofer, Joey (Cindy) Cofer and Jonathan Cofer; grandchildren: James Cofer, Samantha Cofer, Emily (Bryan) Kohut and two great grandchildren: Jeremiah and Hudson Kohut. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 at 1PM at Lord and Stephens West Chapel with Dr. Cameron Ford officiating. The family will receive friends from 11AM until 1PM prior to the service and there will be a reception following the service at the funeral home.  Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com