Birth date: Jan 16, 1925 Death date: Nov 26, 2017
Ralph T. Coffin, 92, of Lakeland passed away on November 26, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charles and Katherine Coffin. Ralph served in the United States Army. He retired from Chrysler as a Staff Executive after 3 Read Obituary
Dad was a man among men a veteran of world war II . A member of the greatest generation of americans. Always a great father from which I took much wisdom and learned so much. Everyone who really knew him will miss him. With love and respect. I will miss you dad .
With Love,
Garry Coffin
Dad was a caring, understanding and challenging father. He was always their to teach us the little things in life how to play ball, ride a bike or ice skate, how to deal with the many challenges of life. He would take us on job sites where we learned construction . He exposed us to the life skills that would make men out of young boys. He taught us a work ethic that would follow me through out my career both in the military and private sector. My dad was a very special man and I will dearly miss him. He was liked and respected by everyone who new him.
Your loving son,
Michael L. Coffin, 4 Dec
Ralph was such a kind, hard working, intelligent man who loved my sister & was like a second father to me. He helped me several times & was also a big help to our parents. I'm sending prayers to his sons, Garry & Mike. To my sister, stay strong - God's got you in your time of need & we all love you so much. I'm sorry I can't be there but you know I'm thinking about you always. Ralphie, may you R.I.P.
