Thomas Keith “Tom” Coatney, 56, of Bluff Springs died Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    He was born Feb. 15, 1964, in Portland, ME, the son of the Rev. Billy and Cleo Sonricker Coatney. He married Allison Gabbert on Sept. 18, 1999.
    He is survived by his wife, Allison Coatney of Bluff Springs; six children, Bren (husband Andy) Frank of Beardstown, Ann Coatney (boyfriend Ryan Fitzpatrick) of Virginia, Daniel (fiancé Olivia Garrett) Coatney of Woodson, Samantha (husband Terrence) Williamson of Macomb, and Ethan and Alex Coatney of Bluff Springs; seven grandchildren Evin, Beckham, Paisley, Remington, Greyson, Lilly, Colt, with one on the way; a sister, Carol Boyles Fairfield; a brother, Rodger (wife Linda) Coatney of Mt. Vernon; three nieces; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife Pamela Coatney.
    Tom graduated from Brownstown High School in the class of 1981. He attended Greenville and Asbury College and received a degree in broadcasting and a degree in cinematography. He worked for Heritage Corporation but more recently he was self-employed.
    Tom was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, enjoyed sitting outside and grilling/smoking meat with his sons. In his free time, you could find him supporting the Democratic party, posting memes on Facebook, and loving on his dogs. His true passion was spending time with family and attending all his grandchildren’s events. Finally, he was reunited with his buddy Scott Campbell and it is certain the laughter was heard from heaven.
    Private family services will be held with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. An informal visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown.
    Memorials have been suggested to the Family of Tom Coatney. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.comor on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.