Coley Eddie Umphrey

Coley Eddie Umphrey, 67, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, June 20. He was born on Jan. 14, 1957, in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of Rosie Nell Dickey Umphrey and James “Jake” Ruben Umphrey.
He married Mildred Catherine McAlister Umphrey on Nov. 28, 1986. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2024.
He is survived by his sister, Jennifer Fielder (Jeremy); his brother, Jeff Umphrey; stepchildren, Cathy Frank (Butch) and Scott Peeler (Tammy); step grandchildren, Crystal Bennett (Jonathan), April Copeland (Jesse), Nicholas Frank, Cameron Peeler (Laura), Christopher Snodgrass (Madison), Israel Broome, Joshua Broome, Jeremy Broome, and Anna Broome; 11 step great-grandchildren; and 2 step great-great-grandchildren.
Coley was affectionately known as “Coco” by his nieces and nephews, who he had a deep love for and they all had a very special relationship with him.
Coley worked for H & H Metals for 20 years and worked 30 years for Hardin County Board of Education as a school bus driver. He was very poplar with the children and was loved by the teachers who often requested his services when they had a field trip scheduled.
He loved to travel and always wanted to include his family in his adventures. In fact, Coley visited every state in the U.S. except for Hawaii. He would have gone there but he couldn’t talk his mom into flying. He also loved fishing and riding his motorcycle and boat. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family.
In addition to his wife and parents, Coley was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Gail Umphrey and Gloria Rebecca Cole; brother, James Neal Umphrey; stepdaughter, Carol Aday; and stepsons, Steve Broome and Billy Broome.
Memorial services were held on Sunday, June 23, at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah, with Johnny Burns officiating. Burial followed at Old Aenon Cemetery in Savannah, Tennessee.