John Albert Coffrin, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2025. John Albert was born in Jacksonville, FL on March 14, 1930, to John Robert and Elsie Gertrude Coffrin. He was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and retired as a Civil Servant from Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP) at NAS JAX, where he received the Professional of the Year award in 1987, Exemplary Service Award in 1990, Federal Career Service Award in 1989, several Beneficial Suggestion Awards and a Certificate of Achievement Award for cost reduction programs in 1987, and NADEP’s Sick Leave Conservation Award for zero sick leave.
Albert deeply loved his family. He liked a good laugh, from reading the morning “funnies,” to pulling pranks, to giving people nicknames. He was often found outside, tinkering with projects, enjoying time with his grandchildren, and visiting with friends and neighbors.
Albert is preceded in death, by his parents, John Robert and Elsie Gertrude Coffrin, his sister, Betty Lou Libby (Neil), and his son-in-laws, Kenneth Lynn Froemming and Edward Joseph Carpenter.
Albert is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sylvia B. Coffrin, his son John Mitchell Coffrin (Carla), his daughters, Jacqueline Yvonne Froemming and Janet Lee Carpenter, his grandchildren, Amber Lynn Froemming, Alan Michael Froemming, Zachary Luke Coffrin (Maisie), Heather Lee Carpenter, and Samuel Ryan Coffrin, and his great granddaughter, Dallas Wren Coffrin.
Funeral services will be held, Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00AM in the chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221 with Dr. John Montgomery officiating, followed by interment in Peoria Cemetery, Orange Park, FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10:00AM for visitation prior to the service.
Fraser Funeral Home
Fraser Funeral Home
Cheryl Baldwin
March 31, 2025, 11:49 am
So sorry for your loss.. prayers for your family..
Kathy Cross
March 31, 2025, 7:20 pm
Sending prayers for peace and strength during this difficult time.
Penny Rosemond
April 2, 2025, 12:36 pm
I met John and Sylvia in the 1970’s through my parents and the church . I have always heard how caring and supportive they both were. My condolences to all the family.
Alison Wheat Masci
April 2, 2025, 7:52 pm
Albert & Sylvia were dear friends of both my parents. My sister and I grew up and went to school with Yvonne, Mitchell, & Janet as well. The fondest memory that I hold dearest to my heart is Albert giving me away at my wedding, as my dad had passed away the previous year. It meant the world to me. He never ceased to continue to check on my mom and visit her often for years after my dad passed. He was a fine man and they don’t make them like John Albert anymore. I pray God’s deepest comfort and peace over Sylvia, Yvonne, Mitch, Janet, and all the grands and great grandchildren in the coming days as they lay this special man to eternal rest. May He rest in the arms of Jesus in glory.