James O. “Jim” Coffin, 78, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.
Funeral services celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Behner Funeral Home, with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham. Memorials may be made to Camp Courageous.
Jim was born November 3, 1947, the son of J. Raymond and Pauline Nona (Pope) Coffin. On February 23, 1974, he married Sharon K. Brown in Fairfield. They shared more than 51 years of marriage before her passing on September 14, 2025.
Jim graduated from Van Buren High School in 1965. He worked on the washer line at Dexter, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication, retiring in 2013. Jim was a hardworking and devoted family man who took great pride in caring for those he loved. He was especially dedicated to his wife, Sharon, and their daughter, Macayla, providing them with unwavering love and care throughout his life. In his free time, Jim enjoyed following NASCAR racing and cheering on his favorite teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Macayla; brother, Francis (Joyce) Coffin of Birmingham; and sister-in-law, Brenda (Gary Billingsley) Bozarth of Freeport, Florida.
In addition to his wife, Sharon, he was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Jack, Howard, Linda, and Danny.
