Kenneth Wayne (Kenny) Coggsdale 11 DEC 1960 - 28 MAY 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth Wayne Coggsdale December 11, 1960 - May 28, 2012 Portsmouth, - Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Coggsdale, 51, formerly of Franklin, passed away May 28, 2012. He was a kind and gentle soul that touched many lives in many places. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and coach. Kenny dedicated his time and heart to Churchland Little League for 18 years serving as coach, vice president and president. He loved the kids and supported and encouraged them on and off the field. He was loved, admired and respected by the kids and their families. Kenny was a member of West End United Methodist Church and was a machinist at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 30 years and took pride in his work. There he received many awards for his talent and his ideas for improvement. Kenny was a loyal Churchland Truckers fan, always present to watch his sons play baseball. He could be heard at every game yelling words of encouragement and praise to every member of the team. Kenny‚Äôs pride and joy were his three children and his granddaughter. He was a wonderful dad celebrating their accomplishments and supporting them through disappointments. His love for them had no limits. He was predeceased by his mother, Shelba Jean Holt Gray, grandparents, Charles and Grace Holt and his brother-in-law, Mike Ballard. Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Zach Coggsdale (Michelle) and Jacob Coggsdale (Alyssa), daughter, Margaret Jean "Maggie" Coggsdale, granddaughter, Sofia Coggsdale, brother, Darryl V. Coggsdale (Sherri), step-father, Roy Gray, mother-in-law, Jean Drewry, his friend and mother of his children, Lorrie Coggsdale and many relatives and friends. The funeral will be held at 11 AM Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with Rev. Scott Rimer officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to the Kenny Coggsdale Memorial Fund at any Towne Bank. [See https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/1494456] [Findagrave.com say Kenneth Wayne Coggsdale is buried in Southampton County, Virginia at Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. See https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60525/records/144954186?tid=39169231&pid=172550179917&ssrc=pt] Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 31 May 2012 Richmond,Virginia RichmondTimes-Dispatch 31 May 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 11 DEC 1960 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 28 MAY 2012 - Portsmouth, Virginia, USA] ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Kenneth Wayne Coggsdale died 28 May 2012 in Portsmouth, Virginia at age 51. He was survived by children, granddaughter, brother, stepfather, mother-in-law, and many relatives and friends. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral held 2 Jun 2012 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial at Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Southampton County, Virginia. ## Transcript Kenneth Wayne (Kenny) Coggsdale 11 DEC 1960 - 28 MAY 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth Wayne Coggsdale December 11, 1960 - May 28, 2012 Portsmouth – Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Coggsdale, 51, formerly of Franklin, passed away May 28, 2012. He was a kind and gentle soul that touched many lives in many places. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and coach. Kenny dedicated his time and heart to Churchland Little League for 18 years serving as coach, vice president and president. He loved the kids and supported and encouraged them on and off the field. He was loved, admired and respected by the kids and their families. Kenny was a member of West End United Methodist Church and was a machinist at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 30 years and took pride in his work. There he received many awards for his talent and his ideas for improvement. ... Kenny was a loyal Churchland Truckers fan, always present to watch his sons play baseball. He could be heard at every game yelling words of encouragement and praise to every member of the team. Kenny’s pride and joy were his three children and his granddaughter. He was a wonderful dad celebrating their accomplishments and supporting them through disappointments. His love for them had no limits. He was predeceased by his mother, Shelba Jean Holt Gray, grandparents, Charles and Grace Holt and his brother-in-law, Mike Ballard. Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Zach Coggsdale (Michelle) and Jacob Coggsdale (Alyssa), daughter, Margaret Jean "Maggie" Coggsdale, granddaughter, Sofia Coggsdale, brother, Darryl V. Coggsdale (Sherri), step-father, Roy Gray, mother-in-law, Jean Drewry, his friend and mother of his children, Lorrie Coggsdale and many relatives and friends. ... The funeral will be held at 11 AM Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with Rev. Scott Rimer officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to the Kenny Coggsdale Memorial Fund at any Towne Bank. [See https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/1494456] [Findagrave.com say Kenneth Wayne Coggsdale is buried in Southampton County, Virginia at Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. See https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60525/records/144954186?tid=39169231&pid=172550179917&ssrc=pt] Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 31 May 2012 Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 31 May 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 11 DEC 1960 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 28 MAY 2012 - Portsmouth, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary --------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Kenneth Wayne (Kenny) Coggsdale | |-------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Age | 51 | | Birth | 11 December 1960; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 28 May 2012; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA | --------------------------------------------------------------- ## Table of Relationships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Kenneth Wayne (Kenny) Coggsdale | Decedent | Portsmouth, Virginia (formerly Franklin) | | Shelba Jean Holt Gray | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Charles Holt | Grandfather (predeceased) | Unknown | | Grace Holt | Grandmother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Mike Ballard | Brother-in-law (predeceased) | Unknown | | Zach Coggsdale (Michelle) | Son (survivor) | Unknown | | Jacob Coggsdale (Alyssa) | Son (survivor) | Unknown | | Margaret Jean "Maggie" Coggsdale | Daughter (survivor) | Unknown | | Sofia Coggsdale | Granddaughter (survivor) | Unknown | | Darryl V. Coggsdale (Sherri) | Brother (survivor) | Unknown | | Roy Gray | Step-father (survivor) | Unknown | | Jean Drewry | Mother-in-law (survivor) | Unknown | | Lorrie Coggsdale | Friend and mother of children (survivor) | Unknown | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Publication Details The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, 31 May 2012 Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, 31 May 2012 ## Other Relevant Information Burial at Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Southampton County, Virginia. Obituary available at Wright Funeral Home website. Findagrave memorial exists for Kenneth Wayne Coggsdale.