Mr. James Lee “Buck” Coggins, age 83, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born to the late John & Lona Dotson Coggins on March 29, 1940.
He spent his life living in the Jonesborough area. He worked for the Washington County School System for several years. He later went into carpentry and farming.
His favorite hobby was getting his coon dog and going hunting. That was his best way to relax. Buck respected the Sabbath; he would not hunt on Sunday. He loved packing a picnic basket and taking off somewhere to the mountains or lake.
He was a born-again believer of Jesus Christ and attended church at Cherry Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Howard, Tom, John Jr. and Vestal Coggins, and sisters: Hazel Clark, Helen Smith, Minty “Bo” Cox and Annie R. Dickerson; and a granddaughter, Cortney R. Hensley.
Buck is survived by his wife, Margaret Coggins; son, Nathan Coggins and wife Kathy; stepson, Jeffrey A. Hawkins and wife Robyn; two daughters, Karen R. Hensley and husband Terry, and Terria S. Stout and husband Michael; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Coggins; special nephew, James Adkins, who seemed more like a brother; grandchildren, James L. Coggins, Chelsey Barnes, Britney Hensley, Audrie Harvey, Erica Carter, Phillip Stout, Jacob Hawkins and Jennifer Humphrey; and several great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Two other very special people in his life were David Freeman and Rita Bowman.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. James Hansen and nurse Sandra for the excellent care given to Buck over the past years. Also, a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for the love and care given this past year.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Clark and Youth Minister Scott Hayes officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday prior to the service. Music will be provided by his grandchildren, Audrie Harvey, Erica Carter and Phillip Stout.
Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Adkins, Brian Coggins, Robin Coggins, Jeffrey Ferguson, John R. Coggins, Russell Bowman, David Freeman, and Eddie Hoss. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Tipton, Joe McQueen, and Russell Lowe.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to Cherry Grove Baptist Church Food Pantry, 104 Cherry Grove Rd. Jonesborough, TN 37659 or Mt. Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry, 284 Mt. Zion Church Rd. Jonesborough, TN 37659.
