Coeburn Blevins, 67, of Winter Garden, FL, passed away at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Fl on August 27, 2008.
A native of Harlan County, KY, Cole joined the US Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. He was a truck driver with Landspan Trucking Company out of Lakeland, FL and had a Perfect Driving Safety Record for many years. He was quick with a smile and always had a story to tell about the road, his family or his dog, Patches. His laughter and humor will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, several of his brothers & sisters, and his beloved Carolee. His is survived by his family: four daughters, Dorothy Mathews and husband, Richard of Clermont, FL, Amy Greer-Radgowski and husband, Robert of Lady-Lake, FL, Katherine Sowers and husband, Kevin of Ocala, FL, Laura Lane and husband, Keith of Clermont, FL; a son, Curtis Blevins and companion, Crissy of Winter Garden, FL; two brothers, Kelice Blevins and wife. Joy of Taylor, MI and Donnie Blevins and wife, Connie of Adrian, MI; a sister, Wanda Blevins of Adrian, MI; Companion, Susan Blevins, of Winter Garden, FL; and 11 grandchildren.
Graveside services are 2:30pm, Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fl with full military honors by the US Marine Corps Honor Team.
Veterans Funeral Care
1-800-467-7850
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Darren and Linda
Dad..we miss you more then words can describe and the pain that we feel we know will never go away. You werent just my dad you were my best friend, the person I could always come to about everything even my stupid trian horns…you always had an answer for everything! I remember the last time you rode in my truck, you did something you have never done before..you reached down and grabbed ahold of the lever and laid on my horn as loud as you could..it was AMAZING! Ill never forget you or any of our memories…Im so glad you got to meet your precious new grandson Daniel before you were taken to heaven…He will never forget his pawpaw! We love you dad!
If love could have saved you then you never would have died. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, For part of us went with you on the day GOD Called you Home. He saw you getting tired and when a cure was not to be, He wrapped his arms around you And said “Son, Please Come with me”. After all you went through he saw you needed rest, Gods Garden must be beautiful For he only picks the best.
I was only blessed with knowing you the last 2yrs of your life but they are 2years that I will forever cherish…the jokes the laughs everything…The smile on your face when you met your new little grandson and the chuckel you gave everytime he laughed oh and how you loved his what you called “million dollar smile”..he will never forget you and we will make sure of that! You are a wonderuflly great man with such a kinda and loving heart…god is lucky to have you in heaven!…Roll on!
Iâ??m Free Donâ??t grieve for me, for now Iâ??m free,Iâ??m following the path God laid for me.I took His hand when I heard him call,I turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another day,to laugh, to love, to work or play;Tasks left undone must stay that way.If my parting has left a void,Then fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,Ah yes, these things too I will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifeâ??s been full, Iâ??ve savored much.Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,Donâ??t lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and share with me,
Iâ??m with God now, Iâ??ve been set free.
Dear Pawpaw we love you and miss you lots. We hope you are happy in heaven and dont feel sick anymore we will help daddy and lala take care of meemaw and give her lots of hugs and kisses for you. We love you bunchies!
My heart broke when my best friend in the whole wide worlds dad died. I cried for Laura Lane and for Susan Blevins and for all of Laura’s kids. Cole is in a much better place, this I know, but death is something that is hard for everyone. Cole, your grouchy disposition will be missed You made me laugh with all your comments and stories and of course with your SPAM shirt. LOL You now can “ROLL ON”…. in the big Highway in the sky and know that you were loved and loved by many.
Aahhh Cole, What are we going to do without you. My favorite Son In Law. We have been through some times. Some we laughed about and some we cried. Remember to stay out of the Martin Briers
places and I hope you will be waiting for me cause I will probably be the next one on my way.
Words cannot heal the pain of losing a loved one. My prayers are for the surviving family and friends. As for Cole, he’s O K, he’s rolling on.
My dad was a great father, he had a gentle smile and a belly laugh, but also a perpetual frown. He was a believer in MURPHY’s LAW..
“Anything that could go wrong, probably would” He worked hard all his life as a truck driver; many knew his CB handle -the Humbug. He always had a joke or funny story about the road, his family or his dog. He often said he hated animals and kids, yet was secretly pleased that they gravitated toward him. He wasn’t much into material things. He loved to read westerns and frequently shared books with DJ and me. Trucks, Trains, Pepsi,and Marlboros were just a few of his favorite things. He loved his daughters, always tried to do what he could to help. He fretted over my health, loved me. He loved my sister, DJ, he used to tease me that she was his first favorite. He loved his Amy and called her his late-bloomer. He loved his Laura and was honored that she named one of his grandson’s after him. He loved his son and told his sister, Wanda, that Curtis was his second chance to do the right thing. He was proud of all of us kids, each so very different, and he cherished that difference.
He loved his 1st love, Carolee, and he loved his 3rd wife Susan, He loved Susan with his heart and soul, I know this because he showed it in everyway he could. Dad was a good man, and I reminded him of that fact as often as i could as I worried that he didn’t quite believe it. Despite it all, he had the capacity or gift to forgive. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED!!!
Dad, I love you!!!
Sorry for your loss
Grandpa,
I miss you so much. I will never forget when we lived in West Virginia, how you used to come see me and Ashley. I will never forget our rides in the BIG TRUCK!! I will
always remember how you always teased me about my school, clothes, and boys… I love you and miss you
Your Adri
I miss you Daddy.
Our deepest sympathies, so sorry for your loss.
To: Kat, my devoted daughter-in-law, her sisters, D.J. and Amy, and their “little brother”, Curtis,as Kat would say who I have had the pleasure and sometimes challengesof getting to know you and likewise, learning to love you, and to their sister, Laura, who I have not had the opportunity of meeting, and to Kevin, Cole’s truck driving buddy, my heart goes out to all of you during this time of sadness that surrounds you and the void it has left in your lives. Count your blessings for a Dad that has left you with many fond memories that will provide you all with hours of fun to talk about together, laugh about together, and make fun of, no doubt. I’m sure he will be laughing with you. Much love, Mom Mattie
I will miss you!!!!!!!!!! as tears stream down my face. What do you say…. I thank GOD for sending you my Angel into my life. All for now I LOVE YOU and will forever miss you.
So very sorry for your loss. We will never forget how Cole could talk to our fosterchildren and comfort them with just a word or a smile. Reese would laugh and giggle when he would hear is Poppa Cole or his Nana Susan. Our prayers are with the all. Those who knew him were blessed… He will be missed. Our prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Katherine and your family.
Daddy,
I love you and miss you. My heart aches more than I thought was possible. They say time heals everything, but I am still waiting.
I love you.
Kat,
I am sad with you over the passing of your Daddy. You are the sister that I have always wanted – Kevin nor I could have picked anyone better and are blessed to have you as part of our family. Your Dad was one cool guy, a little bit “gruff” with a big soft heart. It was easy to know and see that he loved and cared for all of his children and to understand how you all loved and cared for him in return. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with you, DJ, Amy, Curtis, Laura and Susan and each of your families. I ask God to wrap His arms around each of you today and everyday.
Love ya chicky!
Jane
Cole….We said goodbye to you today…it was hard and alot of tears were shed but we know you are in a better place…Little cole hurt so bad he just couldnt hold back the tears..he is so lucky to have your name, to be named after such a wonderful loving and careing person is such a great thing! Ill watch over curtis and make sure he is ok..he cries for you everyday and everynight, Ill make sure he keeps out of trouble with his silly horns haha…you know, you werent just his dad you were his best friend and I hope you know that! Kate gave him a picture of you today at your service and I couldnt help but cry, its amazing how much he looks like you! I feel so blessed to have the chance to be a part of your beloved family and I hope that my son your “million dollar smile” grandson Daniel grows up to be such a great man like you with such a good hearted soul…I hope you liked your service..It was AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL, they did an amazing job…Curtis I and the boys will come visit you as often as we can. Please watch over us as well as everyone else and keep us safe..We all love and miss you dearly! <3 Crissy
Well the house is empty now and everyone has gone on to live life as best as possible after losing such a great Father Brother Friend and Companion even the animals that he loved so much to torment will miss this Great Comrad that we were all so blessed to know.All I can say is that Heaven has recieved another Angel that will bring Laughter to All.I sure will miss the road stories that we sat and switched but as I well know you are being well taken care of now with no pain or suffering and that as much as all of us on earth here that were blessed enough to know you sure will miss you we will see you on the other side where ther will be no pain or sorrow.We will forever miss you and GOD BLESS.Love Kevin
WITH OUR DEEPEST LOVE and PRAYERS.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.HE MAY BE GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Just thought Id stop in to say hello…Curtis and I are helping Laura take care of susan so you dont have to worry about her. We take turns going over making her dinner and things like that. Patches misses you more then you can imagine…she wont eat or use the bathroom or anything, she just lays around the house and sometimes we call her dummy and her ears perk up as if you were still there…she misses you! Im sure your looking down so have you noticed your “million dollar smile” grandbaby is crawling all over the place…oh and yesterday he reached tp the top of his crib and just pulled himself right up haha now that he knows he can stand he is doing it all the time…he did it for meemaw last night and she jsut loved it! Well, I just want to keep you updated on everything even though I know your watching all of us its nice to come here and write ..its like therapy…helps with the space you feel in your heart now that your gone..Curtis is doing somewhat better…im taking care of him! …Well im off for now…we love and miss you so much!!