NASHVILLE - Wilbur Jewel "Buddy" Coggin, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2007. He was born March 12, 1920 in Nash County.

Mr. Coggin is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Reba Bolinger Coggin of Autumn Care in Nashville, a sister, Louise Hux of Yorktown, VA, brothers-in-law, Rex and Kenneth Bolinger of Indiana, two nieces, four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otha and Lucille Morton Coggin, sisters, Helen Griffin and Rae Vass, brothers, James, Carlett, Robby and Bobby Coggin.

The family received friends on Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Johnson Funerals and Cremations, 226 S. Barnes Street, Nashville. Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 3 p.m. in the Nashville Chapel of Johnson Funeal Home. Services were conducted by Rev. Wayne House and Rev. Wayne Hicks.

Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funerals and Cremations.

Condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations. com