Paris Tilmon Coffey, born on January 29, 1912, in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA, was the son of O'rlando and Orlena Jane Coffey. Raised alongside three brothers and four sisters, he grew up immersed in family and community. Paris embarked on a multifaceted career, becoming CEO of Coffey Enterprises, where he partnered with his brothers to oversee various ventures including a department store, funeral home, florist, real estate development, and insurance sales.
Paris's entrepreneurial spirit led him to discover oil for BP in Clearfield, TN, and he played a pivotal role in developing Tazewell Industrial Park and Tazewell Airport. His dedication extended to public service, as he served in the Democrat House of Representatives from the 1960s to the 1970s, focusing on industrial park engineering and representing District 8 encompassing Claiborne, Grainger, and Hancock Counties.
In his personal life, Paris married Leo Bolton Coffey, with whom he shared two stillborn children before being blessed with Wayne Lonnie Coffey and Martha Francis Coffey, along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. His family history intertwined with notable figures like Francis Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition, adding depth to his lineage.
After Leo's passing, Paris remarried to Hulda Anne Harville Spoon, enriching his life with love and companionship until his own passing on November 24, 1997, in Tazewell, Tennessee. His legacy lives on through his contributions to business, community development, and public service, leaving an indelible mark on Claiborne County and beyond.
Paris Tilmon Coffey, born on January 29, 1912, in Grainger County, Tennessee, USA, was the son of O'rlando and Orlena Jane Coffey. Raised alongside three brothers and four sisters, he grew up immersed in family and community. Paris embarked on a multifaceted career, becoming CEO of Coffey Enterprises, where he partnered with his brothers to oversee various ventures including a department store, funeral home, florist, real estate development, and insurance sales.
Paris's entrepreneurial spirit led him to discover oil for BP in Clearfield, TN, and he played a pivotal role in developing Tazewell Industrial Park and Tazewell Airport. His dedication extended to public service, as he served in the Democrat House of Representatives from the 1960s to the 1970s, focusing on industrial park engineering and representing District 8 encompassing Claiborne, Grainger, and Hancock Counties.
In his personal life, Paris married Leo Bolton Coffey, with whom he shared two stillborn children before being blessed with Wayne Lonnie Coffey and Martha Francis Coffey, along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. His family history intertwined with notable figures like Francis Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition, adding depth to his lineage.
After Leo's passing, Paris remarried to Hulda Anne Harville Spoon, enriching his life with love and companionship until his own passing on November 24, 1997, in Tazewell, Tennessee. His legacy lives on through his contributions to business, community development, and public service, leaving an indelible mark on Claiborne County and beyond.
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